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Argentina face Algeria on June 16, 2026 at 21:00 in a FIFA World Cup group stage fixture. Both sides arrive with contrasting recent form, and the predicted lineups reflect the tactical priorities each camp is expected to carry into the match.
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Argentina line up in a 4-3-3 with Emiliano Martínez in goal. The back four consists of Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, and Nicolás Tagliafico. The midfield three features Rodrigo de Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, and Thiago Almada. Up front, Lionel Messi leads the attack alongside Lautaro Martínez and Enzo Fernández.
Their most recent outing was a 6-0 friendly win over Puerto Rico, in which Alexis Mac Allister netted twice (14′, 36′) and Lautaro Martínez added a late strike from the bench (84′). Gonzalo Montiel also got on the scoresheet (23′), underlining the depth of attacking options available.
Algeria also set up in a 4-3-3. Luca Zidane starts in goal behind a defensive line of Aïssa Mandi, Ramy Bensebaini, Nabil Bentaleb, and Rayan Aït Nouri. The midfield is built around Ramiz Zerrouki and Houssem Aouar, with Riyad Mahrez operating in a wider role. Mohamed Amoura and Amine Gouiri complete the attacking unit.
In their last competitive fixture, Algeria fell 0-2 to Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations. Ramiz Zerrouki was booked early (15′), and Mohamed Amoura picked up a yellow (28′) before being replaced late on. The performance exposed defensive vulnerability that Argentina‘s attack will look to target.
Argentina Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)
| Position | Player |
| GK | Emiliano Martínez |
| RB | Nahuel Molina |
| CB | Cristian Romero |
| CB | Lisandro Martínez |
| LB | Nicolás Tagliafico |
| CM | Rodrigo de Paul |
| CM | Alexis Mac Allister |
| CM | Thiago Almada |
| RW | Enzo Fernández |
| ST | Lautaro Martínez |
| LW | Lionel Messi |
Algeria Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)
| Position | Player |
| GK | Luca Zidane |
| RB | Aïssa Mandi |
| CB | Ramy Bensebaini |
| CB | Nabil Bentaleb |
| LB | Rayan Aït Nouri |
| CM | Ramiz Zerrouki |
| CM | Houssem Aouar |
| RW | Riyad Mahrez |
| ST | Amine Gouiri |
| LW | Mohamed Amoura |
| AM | Luca Zidane |
Recent Form
- Argentina 6-0 Puerto Rico (Friendly) — Mac Allister ⚽⚽, Montiel ⚽, Lautaro Martínez ⚽
- Algeria 0-2 Nigeria (Africa Cup of Nations)
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With Lionel Messi at the center of everything Argentina build, and Riyad Mahrez carrying the creative burden for Algeria, the individual matchups across midfield and wide areas will shape how this World Cup encounter unfolds. Stay with TipsGG for full match previews, live updates, and in-depth analysis across every fixture of the tournament.