Switzerland-Algeria certainly isn't at the top of the must-watch list for the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout round.

The World Cup continues as France and Argentina make their tournament debuts tonight. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, Kevin Wildes, and Dax McCarty ask if Argentina and Lionel Messi can beat Algeria, and if Spain can bounce back after a draw with Cape Verde.

Algeria and Austria both beat Jordan and lost to Argentina, but rather than bond over common ground they will clash in Kansas City looking to secure the runner-up spot in the group and advance. Both sides entered the match on three points,

Watch BBC TV coverage, listen to Radio 5 Live commentary and follow live text updates as Algeria take on Austria at the Kansas City Stadium in Group J of the FIFA World Cup.

Game summary of the Argentina vs. Algeria Fifa World Cup game, final score 3-0, from June 16, 2026 on ESPN.

Riyad Mahrez said he was "absolutely over the moon" after delivering one of the great nights of his Algeria career to help the Desert Foxes reach the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The 35-year-old captain scored twice and provided an assist in a dramatic 3-3 draw with Austria in Kansas City,