Argentina faces Algeria with key players returning from injury
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Argentina's national team, managed by Lionel Scaloni, is set to play Algeria on Tuesday night in Kansas City. The squad is reportedly calm as they prepare for their debut in the 2026 World Cup, with players such as Emi Martínez, Julián Álvarez, and Lionel Messi returning from injuries. This match comes at a crucial time as the team finalizes their lineup ahead of the World Cup. Argentina aims to start strong as they look to solidify their team dynamics before the tournament.
- •Argentina plays Algeria on Tuesday night in Kansas City.
- •Lionel Scaloni assures the squad's calmness before the match.
- •Key players are returning from injuries just before the World Cup.
- •Emi Martínez, Julián Álvarez, and Lionel Messi are among those returning.
- 11:25 PMESPN Soccer — Argentina 'calm' with Emi, Álvarez, Messi ready
"Argentina national team manager Lionel Scaloni ensured the squad is calm ahead of the match against Algeria on Tuesday night in Kansas City, as players return from injuries just in time to debut in the 2026 World Cup.
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