Argentina vs Algeria

2026 World Cup: Group J: Argentina vs Algeria (Jun 17)

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Reigning World Cup Champions Argentina begin their tournament against Algeria.

The South American nation is once again amongst the favourites for the World Cup, but Algeria does not represent an easy opposition.

Odds

Match ResultOdds
Argentina3/7
Algeria9/1
Draw15/4

Argentina take the odds in this one as they are on of the favourites for the tournament. There are many World Cup betting sites out there for this summer to help you win big.

Head-to-Head

Argentina and Algeria have never faced each other in competitive fixture.

Argentina come into the World Cup on the back of five straight wins, beating Iceland 3-0 in their last warm up game.

Algeria have won four of their last five games, including a 7-0 win over Guatemala.

Key Stats

  • Argentina is attempting to become the first nation to secure back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1962.
  • Algeria have won four out of their last five games, losing just one match.
  • Argentina’s Lionel Messi needs just four goals to become the World Cup’s all-time leading goal scorer.
  • Algeria has scored 12 goals in their last five fixtures.

Argentina Team News

Argentina

Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina will be without one player for their opening game.

Nicolas Tagliafico misses out with a muscle injury.

Possible Lineup

Emiliano Martinez (GK), Facundo Medina, Nicolas Otamendi, Cristian Romero, Nahuel Molina, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, Rodrigo De Paul, Thiago Almada, Lautaro Martinez, Lionel Messi

Algeria Team News

Algeria

Unlike Argentina, Algeria will have their full squad to select from for this match.

Possible Lineup

Luca Zidane (GK), Achref Abada, Aissa Mandi, Remy Bensebaini, Rayan Ait Nouri, Ramiz Zerrouki, Nabil Bentaleb, Riyad Mahrez, Houssem Aouar, Mohamed Amoura, Amine Gouiri

Argentina vs Algeria Picks

Rightfully, Argentina is among the favourites for the World Cup once again. The squad remains mostly intact and being led by Lionel Messi in what will be his last World Cup, anything is possible.

Algeria still has a good team but beating the likes of Argentina is a tough call, and one they won’t be able to make in their opening game.

Other markets include Lionel Messi to score and assist, Lautaro Martinez to have two or more shots on target and Luca Zidane to make two or more saves.

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