World Cup
Argentina vs Algeria
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 - 02:00 (UK Time)
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Argentina vs Algeria Prediction & Stats - World Cup 2026
Predictions
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.
Check our best Argentina vs Algeria prediction:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Argentina Win
Last updated on 15-06-2026.
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
09/06/2026 21:00
06/06/2026 20:00
31/03/2026 19:30
27/03/2026 19:15
14/11/2025 11:00
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
10/06/2026 20:00
03/06/2026 14:45
31/03/2026 14:30
27/03/2026 15:30
10/01/2026 11:00
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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Stats
The statistics for Argentina vs Algeria that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
0
League: 3.17
Both Teams to Score
0%
League: 67%
Over 1.5+
0%
League: 83%
Over 2.5+
0%
League: 42%
Cards
0
League: 3.25
Corners
0
League: 8.58
Home Team
Argentina
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
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0 |
| Home |
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0 |
| Away |
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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% |
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xG
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0 | 0 | 0 |
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xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Away Team
Algeria
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
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0 |
| Home |
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0 |
| Away |
|
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% |
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xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Corners
0 / Match
Corners / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of corners
0 / Match
Cards
0 / Match
Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
0 / Match
Goals Scored
0 / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored
0 / Match
Goals Conceded
0 / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded
0 / Match
World Cup Standings
Group A
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mexico
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
South Korea
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Czech Republic
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
South Africa
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
Group B
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bosnia-Herzegovina
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 |
Canada
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 |
Qatar
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 |
Switzerland
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Group C
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Scotland
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Brazil
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 |
Morocco
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 |
Haiti
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
Group D
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
USA
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Australia
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Turkey
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Paraguay
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
Group E
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Curaçao
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Ecuador
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Germany
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Ivory Coast
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group F
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Japan
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Netherlands
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Sweden
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Tunisia
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group G
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Belgium
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Egypt
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Iran
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
New Zealand
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group H
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cape Verde
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Saudi Arabia
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Spain
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Uruguay
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group I
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
France
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Iraq
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Norway
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Senegal
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group J
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Algeria
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Argentina
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Austria
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Jordan
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group K
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Colombia
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Congo DR
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Portugal
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Uzbekistan
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group L
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Croatia
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
England
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Ghana
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Panama
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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