Group Stage - 1
Argentina
3–0
Full Time
Algeria
Arrowhead Stadium · Kansas City· Ref: Szymon Marciniak, Poland
Win ProbabilityPre-match model
71%
Argentina
8%
Draw
21%
Algeria
Model confidence:medium
Model Inputs
- Argentina: 3pts, 1 played
- Algeria: 0pts, 1 played
- Argentina form: W
- Algeria form: L
- H2H: 1 historical matches
Match Statistics
ArgentinaAlgeria
1.47Expected Goals (xG)0.30
48%Possession52%
10 (6)Shots (on target)7 (0)
561 (90%)Passes (accuracy)609 (92%)
2Corners2
13Fouls8
0Yellow Cards0
0Saves3
0Tackles0
Analysis & Intelligence
Data CrunchJun 17
Argentina 3–0 Algeria: Desert Shutout Masks Underwhelming xG Efficiency
Argentina defeated Algeria 3–0 in Kansas City despite generating just 1.23 xG. Data analysis reveals clinical finishing masked modest expected performance in World Cup 2026 opener.
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Pre-MatchJun 15
Argentina and Algeria Meet in World Cup Group Stage Opener
Argentina faces Algeria in their World Cup 2026 group stage opener. Our analysis examines form, tactics, and venue factors shaping this matchup.
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