On Tuesday evening, Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, United States) will host the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match Argentina vs Algeria. Both teams are desperate to make a positive start in the tournament.
FIFA World Cup History: Argentina and Algeria
Argentina
Three-time FIFA World Cup champions Argentina are the defending champions, and they are among the favourites for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Lionel Messi-led La Selección are ready to create another beautiful story to secure their fourth title and rarest title defense.
Algeria
After missing the last two editions, Algeria have returned to the FIFA World Cup 2026, as they have qualified for the tournament with strong performances. When they featured at their last FIFA World Cup (2014), they reached the Round of 16 and played their first-ever World Cup knockout-stage game.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Argentina vs Algeria Key Match Details
Group: J
Match Date: 16 June 2026 (Indian Date: 17 June 2026)
Match Starting Time: 20:00 Local Time (Indian Starting Time: 06:30)
Venue: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, United States
Argentina vs Algeria Head-to-Head
Stats | Overall | World Cup |
Played | 1 | – |
Argentina Won | 1 | – |
Algeria Won | 0 | – |
Drawn | 0 | – |
Argentina vs Algeria Recent Form
Argentina Form in 2026
Argentina are ready to begin their journey in the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a seven-match winning streak, including four wins this year. Their last defeat was against the hosts Ecuador in their last WC qualifier game. Here’s the Argentina Full Squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Algeria Form in 2026
While Algeria lost only one match and drew twice in 2025, along with 13 wins, they have recorded four wins, one draw, and one loss in the ongoing calendar year. Here's the Algeria Full Squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Argentina vs Algeria Predicted Lineups
Argentina Lineup (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martínez
Defenders: Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Nicolás Tagliafico
Midfielders: Rodrigo de Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernández
Forwards: Lionel Messi, Julián Álvarez, Thiago Almada
Algeria Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Luca Zidane
Defenders: Rafik Belghali, Aïssa Mandi, Ramy Bensebaini, Rayan Aït-Nouri
Central Midfielders: Nabil Bentaleb, Houssem Aouar
Attacking Midfielders: Riyad Mahrez, Ibrahim Maza, Mohamed Amoura
Forward: Amine Gouiri
