Fan Clash in Times Square before Argentina-Algeria Match
June 16, 2026
Hours before the match between Argentina and Algeria in the World Cup, fans of both teams clashed in Times Square. Argentine supporters gathered to celebrate the match, while Algerian fans reacted. The situation escalated into a physical confrontation with punches and kicks exchanged. The police had to intervene and made arrests. This incident was highlighted as one of the ugliest images of the World Cup.