This June 16 It will be Argentina’s debut in the 2026 World Cupand the expectations surrounding Lionel Messi’s team, current world champion, They grow with the passing of the minutes.
The team led by Lionel Scaloni has the opportunity to start the group stage on the right foot, since will face Algeria in Kansas City, United States.
However, despite the festive atmosphere surrounding this match, there have already been riots in the United States between fans from both countrieswho have carried out blows, kicks and insults.
Many have gone viral on social networks. videos showing the tense atmosphere in Times Square among fans.
In one of the videos you can see how followers from Argentina and Algeria begin to hit and push each other while watching. other people, who move away to avoid being hurt or start recording with their phones.
Another video shows that even the Police had to intervene to try to calm the situation among the fans, some of whom They sang songs in support of their team.
According to international media, such as the French Le Parisienauthorities have made arrests following the riots. However, There has been no official version or statement from the United States authorities about this fact..
This is the first record of riots that occurred during the 2026 World Cup, which began last June 11 and is expected to end next July 19.