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Argentina vs Algeria Match Preview
Argentina enters the tournament in spectacular form under manager Lionel Scaloni. Sitting comfortably at the top of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, the Albiceleste carries a five-match winning streak from their pre-tournament friendlies, scoring 14 goals and conceding only once. In their final warm-up match, they secured a dominant 3-0 victory against Iceland.
Algeria, led by head coach Vladimir Petkovic, qualified decisively by winning their CAF qualification group. The Desert Foxes have built significant momentum heading into the tournament, pulling off a 1-0 upset against the Netherlands and closing their preparation window with a commanding 4-0 win over Bolivia.
Predicted Lineups (Argentina vs Algeria)
According to projected squads from sports analysis and betting platforms, the teams are expected to line up as follows:
Argentina (4-3-3): Emiliano Martínez; Nahuel Molina, Nicolás Otamendi, Lisandro Martínez, Facundo Medina; Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister; Thiago Almada, Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez.
Tactical Setup: Argentina is expected to use a 4-3-3 formation focused on heavy possession and high-pressing midfield control. Lionel Messi and Thiago Almada will operate as creative playmakers to break defensive lines and feed central striker Lautaro Martínez.
Algeria (4-2-3-1): Luca Zidane; Mohamed Belghali, Aïssa Mandi, Samir Chergui, Rayan Aït-Nouri; Nabil Bentaleb, Hicham Boudaoui; Riyad Mahrez, Ibrahim Maza, Mohamed Amoura; Amine Gouiri.
Tactical Setup: Algeria is expected to deploy a compact 4-2-3-1 formation, aiming to absorb pressure defensively and exploit quick transition opportunities through wide spaces using the pace of Mahrez and Amoura.
Status: These are projected lineups and have not been officially confirmed by FIFA.
Match Details (Bangladesh Time)
- Date & Time: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 6:30 AM BST (India Standard Time).
- Venue: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, USA.
- Referee: Szymon Marciniak (Poland).
- Where to Watch in India: Live broadcast and streaming available on ZEE5, Unite8 Sports 1, and Unite8 Sports 1 HD.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage Schedule (IST)
Check the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage fixtures with Indian Standard Time (IST), venues and match dates. Follow live football coverage, schedules and match timings for fans in India.
| Match | Group | Fixture | Date (IST) | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | Mexico vs South Africa | Friday, June 12, 2026 | 12:30 AM | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City |
| 2 | A | South Korea vs Czech Republic | Friday, June 12, 2026 | 07:30 AM | Akron Stadium, Guadalajara |
| 3 | B | Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 12:30 AM | BMO Field, Toronto |
| 4 | D | United States vs Paraguay | Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 06:30 AM | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles |
| 5 | B | Qatar vs Switzerland | Sunday, June 14, 2026 | 12:30 AM | Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara |
| 6 | C | Brazil vs Morocco | Sunday, June 14, 2026 | 03:30 AM | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |
| 7 | C | Haiti vs Scotland | Sunday, June 14, 2026 | 06:30 AM | Gillette Stadium, Boston |
| 8 | D | Australia vs Türkiye | Sunday, June 14, 2026 | 09:30 AM | BC Place, Vancouver |
| 9 | E | Germany vs Curaçao | Sunday, June 14, 2026 | 10:30 PM | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| 10 | F | Netherlands vs Japan | Monday, June 15, 2026 | 01:30 AM | AT&T Stadium, Dallas |
| 11 | E | Ivory Coast vs Ecuador | Monday, June 15, 2026 | 04:30 AM | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| 12 | F | Sweden vs Tunisia | Monday, June 15, 2026 | 07:30 AM | Estadio BBVA, Monterrey |
| 13 | H | Spain vs Cape Verde | Monday, June 15, 2026 | 09:30 PM | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| 14 | G | Belgium vs Egypt | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 12:30 AM | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| 15 | H | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 03:30 AM | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
| 16 | G | Iran vs New Zealand | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 06:30 AM | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles |
| 17 | I | France vs Senegal | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 12:30 AM | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford |
| 18 | I | Iraq vs Norway | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 03:30 AM | Gillette Stadium, Boston |
| 19 | J | Argentina vs Algeria | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 06:30 AM | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City |
| 20 | J | Austria vs Jordan | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 09:30 AM | Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara |
| 21 | K | Portugal vs DR Congo | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 10:30 PM | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| 22 | L | England vs Croatia | Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 01:30 AM | AT&T Stadium, Dallas |
| 23 | L | Ghana vs Panama | Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 04:30 AM | BMO Field, Toronto |
| 24 | K | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | Thursday, June 18, 2026 | 07:30 AM | Banorte Stadium, Mexico City |
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