Argentina vs Algeria Prediction & Stats - World Cup 2026

Argentina face Algeria in Kansas City in the opening match of Group J at the World Cup. The reigning champions arrive in strong form and are widely regarded as clear favourites, backed by exceptional squad depth and big-match experience.

Algeria, known as the Fennec Foxes, will look to pull off an early shock, especially after a confidence boost from recent friendly wins over the Netherlands and Bolivia.

Read the prediction for Argentina vs Algeria before making your selection.

Prediction for Argentina vs Algeria in the 2026 World Cup

Both national teams make their 2026 World Cup debut. This is the scenario with the most uncertainty for bettors, and the odds reflect that unpredictability.

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Who is the favourite to win?

According to leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Argentina are the favourite to win, with 67% of the odds pointing to victory.

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• 🆚 Match: Argentina vs Algeria

• 🏆 Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup

• 📅 Date: Wednesday, 17/06/2026

• 🕐 Time: 02:00 UK time

• 🏟️ Stadium: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City Stadium

Argentina: 2026 World Cup debut

Argentina make their FIFA World Cup debut, but already have 22 match(es) in 2026 during the pre-World Cup period. Their record in the 2026 campaign:

• 16 win(s), 2 draw(s), and 4 defeat(s)

• 43 goals scored (1.95 per match)

• 11 goals conceded (0.5 per match)

Key players for Argentina

• Top scorer: Lionel Messi with 8 goal(s)

• Assists: Exequiel Palacios with 3

Latest results for Argentina

19/07/2026 15:00

Spain

1 - 0

Argentina

L

15/07/2026 15:00

England

1 - 2

Argentina

W

11/07/2026 21:00

Argentina

3 - 1

Switzerland

W

07/07/2026 12:00

Argentina

3 - 2

Egypt

W

03/07/2026 18:00

Argentina

3 - 2

Cape Verde

W

Algeria: 2026 World Cup debut

Algeria make their FIFA World Cup debut after playing 14 match(es) in 2026.

The record for Algeria's campaign this year:

• 11 win(s), 2 draw(s), and 1 defeat(s)

• 36 goals scored (2.57 per match)

• 8 goals conceded (0.57 per match)

Key players for Algeria

• Top scorer: Mohamed Amoura with 10 goal(s)

• Assists: Mohamed Amoura with 4 assists

Latest results for Algeria

02/07/2026 23:00

Switzerland

2 - 0

Algeria

L

27/06/2026 22:00

Algeria

3 - 3

Austria

D

22/06/2026 23:00

Jordan

1 - 2

Algeria

W

16/06/2026 21:00

Argentina

3 - 0

Algeria

L

10/06/2026 20:00

Bolivia

0 - 4

Algeria

W

Argentina vs Algeria: head-to-head history

Argentina and Algeria do not have a recent head-to-head record. This will be the first match between the two national teams in recent years.

Probable lineups for Argentina vs Algeria

Check the probable lineups below for the Argentina vs Algeria prediction in the 2026 World Cup.

Argentina: Emiliano Martínez, Nahuel Molina, Nicolás Otamendi, Lisandro Martínez, Facundo Medina, Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister, Thiago Almada, Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez

Algeria: Luca Zidane, Rafik Belghali, Aïssa Mandi, Samir Chergui, Rayan Aït-Nouri, Nabil Bentaleb, Hicham Boudaoui, Ibrahim Maza, Riyad Mahrez, Mohamed Amoura, Amine Gouiri

Other predictions for the match

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Home Team

Argentina

International - World Cup

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	L W W W W	0
Home	W W W W W	0
Away	L W W	0

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	0%	0%	0%
Goals	0	0	0
Scored	0	0	0
Conceded	0	0	0
Both Teams to Score	0%	0%	0%
Without Conceding	0%	0%	0%
Failed To Score	0%	0%	0%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	0	0	0
xGA	0	0	0

Away Team

Algeria

International - World Cup

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	L L D W	0
Home	D	0
Away	L L W	0

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	0%	0%	0%
Goals	0	0	0
Scored	0	0	0
Conceded	0	0	0
Both Teams to Score	0%	0%	0%
Without Conceding	0%	0%	0%
Failed To Score	0%	0%	0%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	0	0	0
xGA	0	0	0

Corners

0 / Match

Corners / Match

Both Teams are equal in terms of corners

0 / Match

Spain

(4)

England

(6)

Switzerland

(8)

Egypt

(6)

Cape Verde

(8)

Jordan

(6)

Austria

(1)

(2)

Switzerland

(0)

Austria

(10)

Jordan

(2)

Argentina

Cards

0 / Match

Cards / Match

Both Teams are equal in terms of cards

0 / Match

Spain

(5)

England

(3)

Switzerland

(3)

Egypt

(0)

Cape Verde

(1)

Jordan

(0)

Austria

(2)

(2)

Switzerland

(0)

Austria

(1)

Jordan

(0)

Argentina

Goals Scored

0 / Match

Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored

0 / Match

Spain

(0)

England

(2)

Switzerland

(3)

Egypt

(3)

Cape Verde

(3)

Jordan

(3)

Austria

(2)

(0)

Switzerland

(3)

Austria

(2)

Jordan

(0)

Argentina

Goals Conceded

0 / Match

Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded

0 / Match

Spain

(1)

England

(1)

Switzerland

(1)

Egypt

(2)

Cape Verde

(2)

Jordan

(1)

Austria

(0)

(2)

Switzerland

(3)

Austria

(1)

Jordan

(3)

Argentina

World Cup Standings

Group A

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG
1	Mexico	3	3	0	0	6	0	6	9	3
2	South Africa	3	1	1	1	2	3	-1	4	1.33
3	South Korea	3	1	0	2	2	3	-1	3	1
4	Czech Republic	3	0	1	2	2	6	-4	1	0.33

Group B

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG
1	Switzerland	3	2	1	0	7	3	4	7	2.33
2	Canada	3	1	1	1	8	3	5	4	1.33
3	Bosnia-Herzegovina	3	1	1	1	5	6	-1	4	1.33
4	Qatar	3	0	1	2	2	10	-8	1	0.33

Group C

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG
1	Brazil	3	2	1	0	7	1	6	7	2.33
2	Morocco	3	2	1	0	6	3	3	7	2.33
3	Scotland	3	1	0	2	1	4	-3	3	1
4	Haiti	3	0	0	3	2	8	-6	0	0

Group D

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG
1	USA	3	2	0	1	8	4	4	6	2
2	Australia	3	1	1	1	2	2	0	4	1.33
3	Paraguay	3	1	1	1	2	4	-2	4	1.33
4	Turkey	3	1	0	2	3	5	-2	3	1

Group E

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG
1	Germany	3	2	0	1	10	4	6	6	2
2	Ivory Coast	3	2	0	1	4	2	2	6	2
3	Ecuador	3	1	1	1	2	2	0	4	1.33
4	Curaçao	3	0	1	2	1	9	-8	1	0.33

Group F

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG
1	Netherlands	3	2	1	0	10	4	6	7	2.33
2	Japan	3	1	2	0	7	3	4	5	1.67
3	Sweden	3	1	1	1	7	7	0	4	1.33
4	Tunisia	3	0	0	3	2	12	-10	0	0

Group G

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG
1	Belgium	3	1	2	0	6	2	4	5	1.67
2	Egypt	3	1	2	0	5	3	2	5	1.67
3	Iran	3	0	3	0	3	3	0	3	1
4	New Zealand	3	0	1	2	4	10	-6	1	0.33

Group H

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG
1	Spain	3	2	1	0	5	0	5	7	2.33
2	Cape Verde	3	0	3	0	2	2	0	3	1
3	Uruguay	3	0	2	1	3	4	-1	2	0.67
4	Saudi Arabia	3	0	2	1	1	5	-4	2	0.67

Group I

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG
1	France	3	3	0	0	10	2	8	9	3
2	Norway	3	2	0	1	8	7	1	6	2
3	Senegal	3	1	0	2	8	6	2	3	1
4	Iraq	3	0	0	3	1	12	-11	0	0

Group J

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG
1	Argentina	3	3	0	0	8	1	7	9	3
2	Austria	3	1	1	1	6	6	0	4	1.33
3	Algeria	3	1	1	1	5	7	-2	4	1.33
4	Jordan	3	0	0	3	3	8	-5	0	0

Group K

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG
1	Colombia	3	2	1	0	4	1	3	7	2.33
2	Portugal	3	1	2	0	6	1	5	5	1.67
3	Congo DR	3	1	1	1	4	3	1	4	1.33
4	Uzbekistan	3	0	0	3	2	11	-9	0	0

Group L

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG
1	England	3	2	1	0	6	2	4	7	2.33
2	Croatia	3	2	0	1	5	5	0	6	2
3	Ghana	3	1	1	1	2	2	0	4	1.33
4	Panama	3	0	0	3	0	4	-4	0	0