Argentina and Algeria reveal starting lineups for World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 11:40 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Argentina faces Algeria in their World Cup 2026 opener in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16. Lautaro Martínez leads Argentina's attack alongside Lionel Messi and Thiago Almada. The Algerian lineup includes Rafik Belghali and Houssem Aouar on the bench. Both teams feature several players with Serie A experience. This match marks the beginning of Group J action.
- •Match taking place in Kansas City, Missouri.
- •Lautaro Martínez, Lionel Messi, and Thiago Almada start for Argentina.
- •Rafik Belghali and former Roma midfielder Aouar feature in Algeria's squad.
- •Argentina has a strong presence of Serie A players in the lineup.
- •Match is part of Group J in the World Cup 2026.
- 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Argentina vs Algeria lineups – Inter’s Lautaro leads line for star-studded Albiceleste
"Argentina vs Algeria features a wealth of Serie A connections, headlined by Inter captain Lautaro Martínez, who starts alongside Lionel Messi and Thiago Almada in a formidable attacking trio for the ...
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