World Cup: Chaos as Algeria, Argentina fans clash in New York

Tension erupted in New York’s Times Square on Tuesday after supporters of Algeria and Argentina clashed hours before their opening Group J fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Kansas City.
Videos circulating on social media showed rival supporters pushing and shoving each other in one of the city’s busiest locations, forcing police officers to intervene and restore order.
The footage captured fans wearing Algerian and Argentine colours exchanging heated words before the confrontation escalated. Officers were seen physically separating supporters as large crowds gathered around the scene.
Argentina fans waved flags and chanted while Algerian supporters stood their ground amid the co...