get their World Cup defence underway in opposition to in Kansas Metropolis on Tuesday evening.
Three and a half years after guided Argentina to a wonderful third World Cup triumph in Qatar, the South American facet start their 2026 match because the top-seeded favourites in Group J.
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Argentina additionally boast the likes of Julian Alvarez, Alexis Mac Allister and Emiliano Martinez of their ranks. They topped South American qualifying with 12 wins from 18 video games and in addition received the 2024 Copa America.
As for Algeria, their captain and star participant stays . The ex-Manchester Metropolis and Leicester winger is at Al-Ahli now however, at 35, continues to be going robust and has greater than 100 caps to his identify.
Right here’s every little thing you must find out about this sport:
When is Argentina v Algeria?
Argentina face Algeria at 2am BST on Wednesday 17 June (8pm CT, Tuesday 17 June) on the Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas Metropolis, Missouri.
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How can I watch it?
Viewers within the UK can watch the match free-to-air on ITV 1, ITV X, STV and STV Participant with protection beginning at 1:15am BST. It will also be dwell streamed on ITVX.
Staff information
Argentina left again Nicolas Tagliafico has been dominated out of this match after straining his calf in a warm-up sport in opposition to Honduras, however Leandro Paredes and Nico Gonzalez are each near full health after muscular issues.
Algeria’s Ramy Bensebaini, who can play left again or centre again, is out with an ankle damage. In any other case, the underdogs have a full invoice of well being.
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Lionel Messi will captain Argentina at his sixth World Cup (Reuters)
Predicted line-ups
Argentina XI: Emiliano Martinez; Molina, Otamendi, Lisandro Martinez, Medina; De Paul, Fernandez, Mac Allister, Almada; Messi, Alvarez
Algeria XI: Zidane; Belghali, Mandi, Chergui, Ait-Nouri; Bentaleb, Boudaoui; Mahrez, Maza, Amoura; Gouiri
Newest odds
Argentina – 2/5
Draw – 19/5
Algeria – 17/2