Argentina and Algeria fans clash in Times Square 🤨 | OneFootball

The eve of Argentina and Algeria’s debut at the 2026 World Cup was marked by regrettable scenes in New York.

On Monday night (15), fans of both national teams got involved in a massive brawl right in Times Square, one of the busiest tourist spots on the planet.

Videos circulating on social media show an argument that quickly escalated into physical violence, with punches, kicks, and objects being thrown, including beer cans.

The chaos was only brought under control with the immediate intervention of the New York police, who dispersed those involved.

The match between the two teams, valid for the first round of Group J, takes place this Tuesday (16) at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.

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