Live: Lionel Messi's Argentina v Algeria - Football World Cup Group J

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Follow all the action as Lionel Messi's Argentina take on Algeria in their Group J Football World Cup match at Kansas City Stadium.

Argentina were crowned champions of the World Cup four years ago, in a thrilling final which came down to penalties against Kylian Mbappe's France.

Kick-off is 1pm NZT.

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