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.

Iran had a chance to qualify for the round of 32 but was eliminated after Austria and Algeria played to a 3-3 draw.

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.

View all Algeria player transfers for the 2026 season on ESPN. Includes all players signed, sold or on loan with the transfer fee.

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,