Current world champion, Argentina debuts this Tuesday (16) in the 2026 World Cup. The team led by Lionel Scaloni faces Algeria in the first round of Group J, in a match scheduled for 10pm.
Even at 39 years old, Lionel Messi remains the main technical reference for the Argentines and competes in another World Cup in his career. In addition to the number 10, the team has names like Julián Álvarez, Lautaro Martínez and Enzo Fernández, who form the basis of the generation responsible for the title won in Qatar in 2022.
Algeria returns to the World Cup betting on the experience of players who play in Europe’s main leagues. The main highlight of the team is attacking midfielder Riyad Mahrez, an idol of Algerian football and one of the team’s leaders. The group also includes Austria and Jordan.
