Argentina vs. Algeria Projected Lineups, Starting 11 for Lionel Messi's Opening World Cup 2026 Group I Game
Lionel Messi is fully fit as Argentina opens its World Cup title defense against Algeria, which scored 24 goals in qualifying.
- On Tuesday, June 16, Argentina begins its World Cup defense facing Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The Albiceleste seek a strong start to their tournament campaign this evening.
- Following a brief 20 minutes in Argentina's final warm-up against Iceland, Lionel Messi is fully fit for the opener. La Albiceleste has conceded just one goal across their final matches heading into this tournament.
- Argentina will likely deploy a 4-3 formation featuring Messi and Lautaro Mart, while Algeria's lineup includes Mahrez. The Fennecs remain a potent attacking threat, having scored 24 goals during qualifying.
- Analysts predict an Argentina 3 to 1 victory, with the defending champions expected to prevail over 90 minutes. However, the African side remains a threat, having demonstrated significant scoring capability throughout qualifying.
- Argentina aims to avoid an early upset like the one experienced against Saudi Arabia in their previous World Cup campaign. Success in this opener is critical for the team's momentum in defending their title.
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