World Cup 2026 / Argentina vs Algeria: probable lineups revealed!

16.06.26 FT World Cup

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The big event is just around the corner. With only hours to go before the clash between Argentina and Algeria in Kansas City, both coaches are fine-tuning their final adjustments. Here are the expected lineups for this highly anticipated World Cup 2026 fixture (Argentina vs Algeria).

The long-awaited moment has arrived. Algeria kicks off its 2026 World Cup campaign with a high-profile showdown against reigning world champions Argentina. In Kansas City, Vladimir Petkovic's men are aiming to pull off an upset against Lionel Scaloni's Albiceleste, led by Lionel Messi.

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This encounter is already shaping up to be one of the standout clashes of the opening round. While Argentina enters as the clear favorite, the Fennecs come in riding a wave of confidence after a string of positive results and are determined to seize every opportunity until the final whistle.

Probable lineups: Argentina vs Algeria

Argentina: E. Martinez - Romero - Otamendi - Li. Martinez - Simeone - De Paul - E. Fernandez - Mac Allister - N. Gonzalez - Messi (C) - L. Martinez

Algeria: Zidane - Aït Nouri - Bensebaini - Mandi - Belghali - Bentaleb - Boudaoui - Maza - Gouiri - Amoura - Mahrez (C)

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