Algerian and Argentine football fans clash in New York’s Times Square ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener, according to multiple outlets. The incidents occur as supporters gather before the match, with reports describing a melee that breaks out between the two groups. One outlet publishes video footage showing the confrontation in the area around Times Square. Another outlet reports that the crowd brawl develops into a large altercation involving fans from both countries. New York Post coverage similarly says a brawl erupts between a mob of Algerian and Argentinian soccer supporters and notes that police intervene.
Across the reports, authorities respond at the scene, and the clash is framed as occurring shortly before the teams’ scheduled World Cup game. While details about injuries or any arrests are not provided in the supplied summaries, all accounts agree on the location (Times Square in New York City), the parties involved (Algerian and Argentine fans), and police involvement in stopping or managing the disturbance.
