The referee for Algeria’s upcoming 2026 World Cup match against Argentina has been announced, sparking memories for Algerian fans. The match is scheduled for Wednesday, June 17th, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, with a 2:00 AM local Algerian time kickoff. This game will pit the reigning world champions, Argentina, against the Algerian national team. The announcement of the referee has triggered recollections of a previous controversial match involving the same official and Algeria, though details weren’t specified in the report. Further information regarding the referee’s identity and the nature of the past controversy was not provided. The game marks Algeria’s entry into the 2026 World Cup competition.