Fixture: Argentina vs Algeria
Tournament: Round 1 – FIFA World Cup 2026
Date/Time: 05:00 GMT +4  17 th June
Arena: Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MO)


Match Preview :

The Argentina vs Algeria match will take place on 17 June at Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MO) as part of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Both teams enter this fixture with high motivation, knowing that every point can be crucial in the battle for qualification to the knockout stage.

A positive result could have a significant impact on the group standings and each team’s chances of advancing in the tournament.

The FIFA World Cup is the most prestigious competition in international football, where every match carries enormous importance. Both sides will be looking to make the most of their strengths and take another step toward a successful campaign.

Argentina will aim to control possession and create scoring opportunities, while Algeria will focus on maintaining a solid defensive structure and taking advantage of their chances on the counterattack.

With so much at stake, neither team will want to leave the field empty-handed. The players are expected to give their all in pursuit of a valuable result that could have a significant impact on their World Cup campaign.


At this stage of the tournament, every match matters, and the players are expected to give everything on the pitch in pursuit of a valuable result. A strong performance could provide important momentum and confidence heading into the upcoming fixtures.

Fans can expect an exciting and competitive encounter, as both teams possess talented players capable of making the difference in key moments.

Argentina are considered the favorites, but Algeria will certainly fight hard to achieve a positive result and improve their chances of reaching the next round.


 

Probable Lineups

Argentina:

Goalkeeper:  Emiliano Martínez, Gerónimo Rulli, Juan Musso, Walter Benítez, Facundo Cambeses, Santiago Beltrán.

Defender:  Nicolás Otamendi, Nicolás Tagliafico, Marcos Acuña, Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Germán Pezzella, Gonzalo Montiel, Lisandro Martínez, Lucas Martínez Quarta, Leonardo Balerdi, Facundo Medina, Marcos Senesi, Agustín Giay, Kevin Mac Allister, Gabriel Rojas, Nicolás Capaldo, Lautaro Di Lollo, Zaid Romero.

Midfielder:  Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Giovani Lo Celso, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernández, Exequiel Palacios, Guido Rodríguez, Thiago Almada, Nicolás Domínguez, Giuliano Simeone, Nico Paz, Valentín Barco, Emiliano Buendía, Máximo Perrone, Aníbal Moreno, Milton Delgado, Equi Fernández, Alan Varela.

Forward:  Lionel Messi (captain), Lautaro Martínez, Julián Alvarez, Nicolás González, Alejandro Garnacho, Franco Mastantuono, José Manuel López, Gianluca Prestianni, Tomás Aranda, Santiago Castro, Claudio Echeverri, Mateo Pellegrino, Matías Soulé.

Coach:  Lionel Scaloni

 

 

 

 

Algeria:

Goalkeeper: Anthony Mandrea, Luca Zidane, Melvin Mastil, Kilian Belazzoug.

Defender: Aïssa Mandi, Ramy Bensebaini, Rayan Aït-Nouri, Zinéddine, Emile Dorval, Rafik Belghali, Sohaib Nair, Achref Abada.

Midfielder: Houssem Aouar, Hicham Boudaoui, Adil Aouchiche, Ramiz Zerrouki, Farès Chaïbi, Adil Boulbina, Yacine Titraoui.

Forward: Riyad Mahrez, Amine Gouiri, Mohamed Amoura, Anis Hadj Moussa, Ahmed Benbouali, Farès Ghedjemis, Ibrahim Maza, Amin Chiakha.

Coach: Vladimir Petkovic

 

 

LiveonScore Prediction:

1. Argentina to win

2. Both Teams to Score – Yes

3. Over 2.5 Goals