Argentina vs Algeria - Live Stream
View the live stream and TV coverage details and live score for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group J Match - Argentina vs Algeria.
Argentina begin the defence of their FIFA World Cup title against Algeria on Tuesday, June 16, in the opening match of Group J at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Lionel Scaloni's side arrive as one of the tournament favourites, seeking to become the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to successfully defend the World Cup, while Vladimir Petković's Algeria are hoping to spring one of the tournament's early surprises. Argentina have warned against underestimating the Desert Foxes, pointing to their own shock opening defeat to Saudi Arabia in 2022 before going on to lift the trophy.
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Argentina team news
Argentina have a largely healthy squad for the opening match. Captain Lionel Messi, now 38 and set to make a record sixth World Cup appearance, has recovered from a recent muscle strain and is expected to start. Julián Álvarez has shaken off an ankle injury, while goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez is available despite recently fracturing a finger. Left-back Nicolás Tagliafico remains the main injury concern with a calf problem, although Lionel Scaloni has several experienced alternatives. Scaloni has repeatedly stressed that Argentina must respect Algeria and avoid repeating the complacency that led to their opening defeat against Saudi Arabia four years ago.
Algeria team news
Algeria head into the tournament unbeaten in their last four matches and full of confidence under Vladimir Petković, whose contract was recently extended through 2028. Riyad Mahrez captains an exciting attack featuring Amine Gouiri, Mohamed Amoura and highly rated youngster Ibrahim Maza. Defender Ramy Bensebaini remains a fitness doubt after missing Algeria's final warm-up matches, but the rest of the squad is available. Petković has emphasized a collective approach rather than focusing solely on stopping Messi, believing Algeria can challenge any opponent if they play with confidence.
Predicted Argentina lineup (4-3-3):
- Emiliano Martínez
- Nahuel Molina
- Cristian Romero
- Nicolás Otamendi
- Facundo Medina
- Rodrigo De Paul
- Leandro Paredes
- Enzo Fernández
- Lionel Messi
- Julián Álvarez
- Thiago Almada
Predicted Algeria lineup (4-3-3):
- Luca Zidane
- Youcef Atal Abada
- Aïssa Mandi
- Ahmed Touba Belaïd
- Rayan Aït-Nouri
- Ramiz Zerrouki
- Nabil Bentaleb
- Houssem Aouar
- Riyad Mahrez
- Amine Gouiri
- Mohamed Amoura