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Poland's Szymon Marciniak will referee Wednesday's World Cup match between Argentina and Algeria in Kansas City, marking his first assignment at the 2026 tournament in North America.

Injured during Argentina’s warm-up matches, left back Nicolas Tagliafico is expected to miss the world champions’ opener against Algeria (overnight June 16-17, 3 a.m.). Nicolas Tagliafico is

FIFA has issued World Cup accreditation to Christophe Gleizes in a gesture of support for the jailed French reporter, who was represented by an empty seat during Gianni Infantino’s news conference on the eve of the tournament.

Asharq Al Awsat Algeria forward Amine Gouiri struck twice in their 4-0 win over Bolivia in an unbroadcast World Cup warm-up in Kansas City on Thursday.Local media said coach Vladimir Petkovic preferred to play behind closed doors.