Dibu Martínez set to start for Argentina against Algeria in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 10:23 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez will be the starting goalkeeper for Argentina in their World Cup opener against Algeria on June 16 in Kansas. Despite suffering a fracture in the ring finger of his right hand, Martínez is recovering well and has been confirmed in optimal condition. The Argentina medical staff has taken precautions, ruling him out of warm-up matches against Honduras and Iceland, where Gerónimo Rulli is expected to start. Martínez will continue training with a bandage and immobilizing splint, focusing on foot drills ahead of the match.
- •Martínez suffered a fracture in the Europa League final.
- •He will not participate in warm-up matches this week.
- •Gerónimo Rulli is preparing to start in his place during friendlies.
- •Argentina's opener is scheduled for June 16 in Kansas.
- 10:23 PMYahoo Sports — 🧤 Dibu is ready: he'll start in the World Cup opener against Algeria
"The Argentina national team received the best possible news at its training camp in the United States. Despite carrying a fracture in the ring finger of his right hand, Emiliano "Dibu" Martínez will ...
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