Argentina vs Algeria Head-to-Head: Record, Stats & Form (Updated June 2026)

Argentina vs Algeria is one of the standout fixtures of the World Cup 2026 group stage, scheduled for 17 June 2026. The world’s top-ranked side — Argentina at No. 1 — face an Algeria team sitting 28th in the rankings, making this a compelling clash between the reigning world champions and one of Africa’s most organised sides.

Head-to-Head Record

The direct head-to-head history between Argentina and Algeria is extremely limited: the two nations have met just once in recorded international competition. That solitary encounter, played on 5 June 2007, produced a high-scoring 4-3 victory for Argentina — yielding seven goals in a single match. With only one data point available, any H2H trend must be treated with caution; recent form and World Cup 2026 context are far more instructive when assessing this fixture.

Date	Match	Score	Season
05 Jun 2007	Argentina vs Algeria	4-3	—

Argentina: Recent Form

Argentina arrive at this fixture in flawless form. The Albiceleste have won all six of their most recent matches — a run that reads W W W W W W — scoring 20 goals and conceding just one across those outings. That translates to an average of 3.33 goals scored and a remarkable 0.17 conceded per match, with five clean sheets in six. Their points-per-game rate over this stretch stands at a perfect 3.00. Recent highlights include a 6-0 demolition of Puerto Rico, a 5-0 win over Zambia, and back-to-back clean-sheet victories over Honduras (2-0) and Iceland (3-0) in the days immediately before this World Cup fixture.

• 10 Jun 2026 — Argentina vs Iceland: 3-0 (W) — Home
• 07 Jun 2026 — Argentina vs Honduras: 2-0 (W) — Home
• 31 Mar 2026 — Argentina vs Zambia: 5-0 (W) — Home
• 27 Mar 2026 — Argentina vs Mauritania: 2-1 (W) — Home

Algeria: Recent Form

Algeria head into the tournament with a mixed but not unconvincing recent record: 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat from their last six matches, giving a points-per-game figure of 1.83. Their form string reads W W D W L D (most recent first). The Fennec Foxes have been defensively solid — conceding only 2 goals in six matches (avg: 0.33 per game) and keeping five clean sheets — though their attack has been inconsistent, with three matches in which they failed to score. When they do click, however, the results can be emphatic: a 7-0 win over Guatemala and a 4-0 away victory over Bolivia demonstrate their attacking ceiling, as does a notable 1-0 away win over the Netherlands.

• 11 Jun 2026 — Bolivia vs Algeria: 0-4 (W) — Away
• 03 Jun 2026 — Netherlands vs Algeria: 0-1 (W) — Away
• 31 Mar 2026 — Algeria vs Uruguay: 0-0 (D) — Home
• 27 Mar 2026 — Algeria vs Guatemala: 7-0 (W) — Home

Form and Record at a Glance

• Head-to-head: 1 meeting played — Argentina 1 win, Algeria 0 wins, 0 draws; Argentina 4-3 Algeria (Jun 2007).
• Argentina’s last 6: 6 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses — 20 goals scored, 1 conceded; 5 clean sheets.
• Algeria’s last 6: 3 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss — 12 goals scored, 2 conceded; 5 clean sheets.
• Points per game (last 6): Argentina 3.00 vs Algeria 1.83.
• Goals per game (last 6): Argentina average 3.33 scored / 0.17 conceded; Algeria average 2.00 scored / 0.33 conceded.
• Failed to score: Argentina 0 times in 6; Algeria 3 times in 6.

How Argentina and Algeria Compare

Argentina’s recent form is among the most dominant of any nation heading into the World Cup, with a perfect six-from-six record, a goal difference of +19 across those matches, and only one goal conceded. Algeria, by contrast, have shown two distinct faces: a watertight defence that has kept five clean sheets and conceded just twice in six outings, but an attack that has gone quiet in three of those matches. The 27-place gap in the rankings reflects Argentina’s sustained excellence, yet Algeria’s ability to shut out opponents — including a clean sheet away to the Netherlands — underlines that they are not without defensive credentials at this level.

FAQ

What is the head-to-head record between Argentina and Algeria?

Argentina and Algeria have met just once in recorded international football: Argentina won 4-3 on 5 June 2007. The sample is too small to draw meaningful historical trends.

What is Argentina’s current form ahead of the World Cup 2026?

Argentina have won all six of their most recent matches, scoring 20 goals and conceding only 1, with five clean sheets — a points-per-game rate of 3.00 over that run.

What is Algeria’s current form ahead of the World Cup 2026?

Algeria’s last six matches produced 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat, with 12 goals scored and just 2 conceded, including five clean sheets and a notable away win over the Netherlands.

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When do Argentina and Algeria play at the 2026 World Cup?

Argentina face Algeria on 17 June 2026 as part of the World Cup 2026 group stage. Argentina enter as the world’s top-ranked side (rank 1), while Algeria are ranked 28th.