{"id":623063,"date":"2026-06-15T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/argentina-vs-algeria-prediction-betting-tips-17-06-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T02:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T01:00:00","slug":"argentina-vs-algeria-prediction-betting-tips-17-06-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/argentina-vs-algeria-prediction-betting-tips-17-06-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Argentina vs Algeria Prediction &amp; Betting Tips &#8211; 17\/06\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"mux-hero\">\n    <div class=\"mux-hero-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-matchup\">\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-league-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/leagues\/world-cup.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb-text\">World Cup<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-teams\">\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/argentina.png\" alt=\"Argentina\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">Argentina<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-center\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-date\">17 Jun 2026<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-time\">01:00<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/algeria.png\" alt=\"Algeria\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">Algeria<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-prono\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-label\">Prediction:<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-prono-pick\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-text\">&middot;<\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.40<\/a><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"mux-hero-cta trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Continue<img class=\"mux-hero-cta-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/betfred.com.png\" alt=\"Betfred\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"> &gt;<\/a>\n            \n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-vote\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-vote-title\">Pick your prediction<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-vote-buttons\"><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/argentina.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> Argentina<\/a><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Draw<\/a><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/algeria.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> Algeria<\/a><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Argentina vs Algeria Prediction &amp; Betting Tips &ndash; 17\/06\/2026<\/h1><div class=\"mux-meta-bar\"><span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg> 17 Jun 2026<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg> Kansas City Stadium<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M19 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H9a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><\/svg> Louis Hecq<\/span><\/div><p>Defending champions Argentina open their World Cup Group J campaign against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium on 17 June 2026. The stakes could hardly be higher: Lionel Scaloni's side are chasing a historic third consecutive major tournament triumph, while Algeria return to the grandest stage after a twelve-year absence. A fresh fixture between these two nations adds intrigue to what promises to be a compelling contest of contrasting styles, with both sides desperate to lay down an early marker in a competitive group.<\/p><div class=\"mux-tip-box\">\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-label\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"><\/polygon><\/svg> Our prediction<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-main\">1: Argentina to win<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-row\">\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-odd-badge\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.40<\/a><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-bk\">on Betfred<img class=\"mux-tip-bk-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/betfred.com.png\" alt=\"Betfred\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-conf\">&middot; Confidence High<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"mux-tip-compliance\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 18 Jun 2026 at 01:40 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-recommended-bets\" class=\"mux-widget\">\n    <div class=\"mux-sc-header\"><h3>Recommended Bets<\/h3><\/div>\n    <table class=\"mux-sc-table\">\n        <thead><tr><th><\/th><th>Betfred<img class=\"mux-rb-bk-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/betfred.com.png\" alt=\"Betfred\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/th><th>William Hill<img class=\"mux-rb-bk-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/williamhill.com.png\" alt=\"William Hill\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/th><th>Smarkets<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody><tr><td><strong>1X2 (Argentina)<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.40<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-williamhill-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"williamhill.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.36<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-sbk-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"smarkets.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.43<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>BTTS<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.38<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-williamhill-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"williamhill.com\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.20<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n    <p class=\"mux-odds-timestamp\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 18 Jun 2026 at 01:40 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/p>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Match Analysis<\/h2><p>Argentina enter this World Cup opener as commanding favourites at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"home\">1.40<\/a>, backed by a flawless seven-match winning run, six clean sheets, and a perfect record against African opposition. The defending champions arrive with their strongest attacking trio fully fit.<\/p><ul class=\"mux-analysis-pros wp-block-list\"><li><strong>7 wins from last 7<\/strong> matches, conceding only 1 goal across that entire run.<\/li><li><strong>6 clean sheets<\/strong> in their last 7 games signal an elite defensive structure heading into the tournament.<\/li><li><strong>6-0 World Cup record<\/strong> against African opposition; Argentina have never lost such a fixture.<\/li><li>Messi, Lautaro, and Alvarez all <strong>fully fit<\/strong>; Algeria's key left-back Bensebaini is ruled out with an ankle injury.<\/li><\/ul><p>Algeria return to the World Cup after a 12-year absence and face a monumental task at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"away\">9.00<\/a>. The Desert Foxes possess genuine counter-attacking pace through Mahrez, Gouiri, and Amoura, but arrive with a confirmed defensive absence on their left flank.<\/p><ul class=\"mux-analysis-cons wp-block-list\"><li>Algeria's <strong>28th-place ranking<\/strong> versus Argentina's 2nd represents a vast structural gap in quality.<\/li><li><strong>Bensebaini ruled out<\/strong> with ankle injury, exposing Algeria's left side to Messi and Molina's combinations.<\/li><li>A <strong>12-year World Cup absence<\/strong> means Algeria lack recent tournament experience at this level.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"mux-callout\"><strong>Key point:<\/strong> With no totals odds available, the double chance covering Argentina and a draw offers security; the home win at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"home\">1.40<\/a> already reflects strong value given Argentina's defensive solidity.<\/p><div id=\"mux-ctx\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-ctx-title\">Form &amp; Statistics: Argentina vs Algeria<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"mux-ctx-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-ctx-columns\"><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">Argentina<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-subtitle\">Recent form<\/p>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-form-badges\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl\">\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-w\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Wins<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">4\/4 (100%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-d\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Draws<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">0\/4 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-l\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Losses<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">0\/4 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics (4)<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">3.4<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">33%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">2.8<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">0.6<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">Algeria<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-subtitle\">Recent form<\/p>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-form-badges\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-d\">D<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl\">\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-w\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Wins<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">3\/4 (75%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-d\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Draws<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">1\/4 (25%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-l\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Losses<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">0\/4 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics (4)<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">2.3<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">38%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.8<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">0.5<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-h2h\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-h2h-title\">Argentina vs Algeria: Head-to-Head<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"mux-h2h-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-h2h-summary\">\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-summary-bar\">\n                <div class=\"mux-h2h-bar-segment mux-h2h-bar-home\" style=\"width:100%\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-h2h-bar-segment mux-h2h-bar-draw\" style=\"width:0%\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-h2h-bar-segment mux-h2h-bar-away\" style=\"width:0%\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-summary-labels\">\n                <span class=\"mux-h2h-label mux-h2h-label-home\">Argentina <strong>100 %<\/strong><\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-h2h-label mux-h2h-label-draw\">Draws <strong>0 %<\/strong><\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-h2h-label mux-h2h-label-away\">Algeria <strong>0 %<\/strong><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"mux-h2h-stats-title\">Average statistics (recent meetings)<\/p>\n        <div class=\"mux-h2h-stats-grid\">\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">7<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">100%<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">3<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Home goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">4<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Away goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">100%<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Over 2.5 goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">0%<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Under 2.5 goals<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-lineup\">\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-header\">\n        <span class=\"mux-lineup-status mux-lineup-status-probable\">Probable lineup<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"mux-lineup-title\">Lineups: Argentina vs Algeria<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-lineup-columns\"><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">Argentina<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">4-3-3<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> Emiliano Martinez<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> Nahuel Molina<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> Cristian Romero<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> Nicolas Otamendi<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> Facundo Medina<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> Rodrigo De Paul<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> Enzo Fernandez<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> Alexis Mac Allister<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> Lionel Messi<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> Lautaro Martinez<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">11<\/span> Julian Alvarez<\/li><\/ol><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Bench<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-bench\"><li>Juan Musso<\/li><li>Geronimo Rulli<\/li><li>Marcos Senesi<\/li><li>Lisandro Martinez<\/li><li>Gonzalo Montiel<\/li><li>Valentin Barco<\/li><li>Leandro Paredes<\/li><li>Exequiel Palacios<\/li><li>Nico Paz<\/li><li>Giovani Lo Celso<\/li><li>Thiago Almada<\/li><li>Paulo Dybala<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"mux-lineup-absent-section\"><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Absent<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-absent-list\"><li>Leonardo Balerdi <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(calf injury (replaced in squad by Marcos Senesi))<\/span><\/li><li>Nicolas Tagliafico <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(calf injury)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">Algeria<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">4-3-3<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> Luca Zidane<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> Rafik Belghali<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> Aissa Mandi<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> Zineddine Belaid<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> Rayan Ait-Nouri<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> Nabil Bentaleb<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> Hicham Boudaoui<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> Fares Chaibi<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> Riyad Mahrez<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> Amine Gouiri<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">11<\/span> Mohammed Amoura<\/li><\/ol><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Bench<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-bench\"><li>Oussama Benbot<\/li><li>Melvin Mastil<\/li><li>Jaouen Hadjam<\/li><li>Samir Chergui<\/li><li>Mohamed Amine Tougai<\/li><li>Ramiz Zerrouki<\/li><li>Houssem Aouar<\/li><li>Ibrahim Maza<\/li><li>Anis Hadj Moussa<\/li><li>Adil Boulbina<\/li><li>Baghdad Bounedjah<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"mux-lineup-absent-section\"><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Absent<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-absent-list\"><li>Ramy Bensebaini <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(ankle injury)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"mux-lineup-confidence\">Medium confidence<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\">A mirror image of formations sets the stage here, with both sides lining up in a 4-3-3. Argentina's shape is built to press high and transition quickly, with <strong>Lionel Messi<\/strong> operating from the right and Lautaro Mart&iacute;nez leading the line in what promises to be a formidable attacking unit.<\/p><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\">Algeria will look to <strong>Riyad Mahrez<\/strong> to provide the creative spark capable of unsettling Argentina's defensive structure. The Fennecs' midfield trio will need to impose themselves early if they are to control the tempo and limit the space that Enzo Fern&aacute;ndez and Alexis Mac Allister thrive in.<\/p><div id=\"mux-odds-compare-ext\" class=\"mux-widget\">\n    <div class=\"mux-oce-header\"><h3>Odds comparison<\/h3><\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-oce-table-wrap\">\n        <table class=\"mux-oce-table\">\n            <thead><tr><th><\/th><th>Betfred<img class=\"mux-oce-bk-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/betfred.com.png\" alt=\"Betfred\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/th><th>William Hill<img class=\"mux-oce-bk-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/williamhill.com.png\" alt=\"William Hill\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/th><th>Smarkets<\/th><th>Matchbook<img class=\"mux-oce-bk-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/matchbook.com.png\" alt=\"Matchbook\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/th><th>Coral<\/th><th>Ladbrokes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n            <tbody><tr><td>Argentina to win<\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.40<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-williamhill-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"williamhill.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.36<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-sbk-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"smarkets.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.43<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-matchbook-uk-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"matchbook.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.44<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-coral-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"coral.co.uk\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.85<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-ladbrokes-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"ladbrokes.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.85<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Draw<\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>4.50<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-williamhill-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"williamhill.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>4.40<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-sbk-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"smarkets.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>4.90<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-matchbook-uk-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"matchbook.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>4.80<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-coral-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"coral.co.uk\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.40<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-ladbrokes-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"ladbrokes.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.37<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Algeria to win<\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>9.00<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-williamhill-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"williamhill.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>8.50<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-sbk-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"smarkets.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>9.80<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-matchbook-uk-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"matchbook.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>9.80<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-coral-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"coral.co.uk\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>6.50<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-ladbrokes-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"ladbrokes.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>6.50<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Under 2.5<\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-williamhill-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"williamhill.com\" data-t=\"under_2_5\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.80<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-coral-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"coral.co.uk\" data-t=\"under_2_5\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.80<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-ladbrokes-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"ladbrokes.com\" data-t=\"under_2_5\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.80<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BTTS Yes<\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.38<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-williamhill-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"williamhill.com\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.20<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-matchbook-uk-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"matchbook.com\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.40<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-coral-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"coral.co.uk\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.30<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-ladbrokes-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"ladbrokes.com\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.30<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"mux-odds-timestamp\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 18 Jun 2026 at 01:40 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/p>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Verdict<\/h2><p>Argentina's home win at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"home\">1.40<\/a> is the standout selection here. Four consecutive victories, a fully fit Lionel Messi approaching his 200th cap, and the return of Emiliano Mart&iacute;nez in goal give Scaloni's side a formidable spine. Algeria's loss of Bensebaini weakens their backline against a side boasting Julian Alvarez and Nico Paz at full fitness. The over 2.5 goals market at 1.91 also merits attention, given Argentina's attacking depth and Algeria's reliance on quick transitions through Amoura and Mahrez. Odds and markets subject to change.<\/p><div id=\"mux-match-info\" class=\"mux-widget\"><div class=\"mux-mi-grid\"><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M6 9H4.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0-5H6\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 9h1.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 0 0-5H18\"><\/path><path d=\"M4 22h16\"><\/path><path d=\"M10 14.66V17c0 .55-.47.98-.97 1.21C7.85 18.75 7 20.24 7 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M14 14.66V17c0 .55.47.98.97 1.21C16.15 18.75 17 20.24 17 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 2H6v7a6 6 0 0 0 12 0V2Z\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Competition:<\/strong> World Cup<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M4 15s1-1 4-1 5 2 8 2 4-1 4-1V3s-1 1-4 1-5-2-8-2-4 1-4 1z\"><\/path><line x1=\"4\" x2=\"4\" y1=\"22\" y2=\"15\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Stage:<\/strong> Group Stage, 1<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Date:<\/strong> 17 Jun 2026<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg><span><strong>Time:<\/strong> 01:00 UTC<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Stadium:<\/strong> Kansas City Stadium<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the best bet for Argentina vs Algeria?<\/summary>\n\n<p><strong>Argentina to win<\/strong> is the standout selection here, available at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_argentina_algeria_19609145\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"home\">1.40<\/a>. The defending champions hold a commanding ranking advantage, arrive on the back of seven consecutive victories with six clean sheets, and boast a perfect record against African opposition at World Cups. With Messi's front three fully fit and Algeria weakened by Bensebaini's absence, the home win looks well-founded.<\/p>\n\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What time does Argentina vs Algeria kick off?<\/summary>\n\n<p>Argentina vs Algeria kicks off at <strong>01:00 UTC on 17th June 2026<\/strong>, which translates to 21:00 Eastern Time on the evening of 16th June for those attending in the United States. The fixture takes place at <strong>Kansas City Stadium<\/strong>, one of the marquee venues selected to host matches during the 2026 World Cup.<\/p>\n\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Where can I watch Argentina vs Algeria on TV?<\/summary>\n\n<p>Broadcast arrangements for the 2026 World Cup have not yet been fully confirmed across all territories. Viewers are advised to check with their domestic rights holders, such as the BBC or ITV in the United Kingdom, for the most up-to-date scheduling and coverage information as the tournament approaches.<\/p>\n\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is Argentina's recent record against Algeria?<\/summary>\n\n<p>The two sides have met only once in recorded history. That solitary encounter, played in <strong>2007<\/strong>, ended in a <strong>4-3 victory for Argentina<\/strong>, a high-scoring affair that underlined the South Americans' attacking potency. There is no further recent head-to-head record between the nations, making that single meeting the sole point of historical reference.<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Argentina vs Algeria Prediction &amp; Betting Tips &ndash; 17\/06\/2026 Defending champions Argentina open their World Cup Group J campaign against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium on 17 June 2026. 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