Argentina and Switzerland meet in Kansas City with World Cup history, unbeaten runs, and contrasting football identities shaping a quarter-final that feels older than its fixture list suggests.
Ghana fell 1-0 to Colombia in the World Cup 2026 Round of 32, but Lawrence Ati Zigi's seven-save masterclass at Arrowhead Stadium was the performance everyone will remember from Kansas City.
Algeria and Austria drew 3-3 in Kansas City, with Mahrez scoring twice. From the entry experience and merchandise spending of nearly 70,000 fans to the matchday value delivered by star performances, this Group J spotlight fixture highlights the economic details of the World Cup landing in America's heartland.
In the opening match of World Cup Group J, Argentina and Algeria meet at Arrowhead Stadium. The South American champions are riding a seven-game winning streak as they look to start strong, while Algeria's resolute back line—four consecutive clean sheets deep—awaits a stern test.
Newcastle defender Dan Burn has made no secret of England's championship ambitions as the Three Lions arrive in Kansas City on Saturday, with group stage fixtures against Croatia, Ghana and Panama.
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