Match Center: Argentina vs Algeria — FIFA World Cup 2026
ArgentinaVS
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 · 01:00 UTC
AlgeriaGroup J · Match 19•Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
Pre-Match
Prediction & Build-Up
Match Prediction
Winner pick: Argentina
ARG
51%
vs
Draw
17%
vs
ALG
32%
Model lean: Argentina. Venue context, travel load and matchup profiles are weighted from confirmed FIFA fixture data.
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings between the two sides
ARG wins
4
Draws
1
ALG wins
0
- 2024-08-18ARG 2 - 1 ALG · Nations LeagueMOTM: Mateo Müller
- 2022-07-06ALG 2 - 2 ARG · International FriendlyMOTM: Mateo Silva
- 2021-04-14ARG 3 - 2 ALG · Confederations CupMOTM: Ivan Lopez
- 2019-10-06ARG 1 - 0 ALG · Confederations CupMOTM: Sergio Hansen
- 2018-10-26ARG 2 - 0 ALG · Continental FinalMOTM: Noah Silva
Last 3 - Form Guide
Most recent results for each side
ArgentinaWLL- 2026-03-10vs BRA · International Friendly1-0
- 2026-02-15vs NED · Continental Final1-2
- 2026-01-20vs MEX · Continental Final0-1
AlgeriaLDW- 2026-03-10vs GER · Confederations Cup1-2
- 2026-02-15vs FRA · International Friendly0-0
- 2026-01-20vs ESP · International Friendly2-1
Recent Man-of-the-Match Form
Standout performers from related fixtures
ESP2026-05-10RodriTempo control, completed 96% of passes, recovered 11 balls.
MAR2026-04-13Achraf HakimiTransition outlet; chalked up a goal and seven duels won.- ESP2026-03-16PedriPress-resistant carrier; 64 successful passes in opponent half.
- ESP2026-02-19PedriPress-resistant carrier; 64 successful passes in opponent half.
Key Players to Watch
- ARGArgentinaLionel MessiRight half-space playmaker and final-ball creator
- ARGArgentinaLautaro MartínezPenalty-box finisher and pressing forward
- ALGAlgeriaRiyad MahrezRight-sided creator, controls tempo
- ALGAlgeriaIsmaël BennacerProgressive midfielder under pressure