Jordan against Algeria might not seem like a mouthwatering World Cup clash but a ‌lot could be riding on the Group J game in California that may turn out to be rich in jeopardy with implications for all four teams.

Argentina play their second group stage game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Austria in Texas in a Group J encounter. The defending champions opened their World Cup in style with a 3-0 win over Algeria,

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USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino was born in Argentina and coached Lionel Messi at Paris Saint-Germain. He remains a big fan.

Argentina returned to training with Lionel Scaloni facing fresh selection dilemmas, after the holders opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-0 win over ​Algeria, as competition for the striker role again pits Lautaro Martinez against ‌Julian Alvarez.