Emiliano Martinez completes training ahead of Argentina's World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 4:14 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez completed a full training session on June 12 in Kansas City, preparing for the team's opening match of the 2026 World Cup against Algeria. Martinez, recovering from a fractured finger sustained while warming up for Aston Villa's Europa League final, trained with both gloves after previously using a splint. He did not participate in Argentina's recent friendlies against Honduras or Iceland. The match against Algeria is scheduled for 9 p.m. EDT on June 13. Should Argentina advance, they will play Austria on June 22 and Jordan on June 27 in the Group J stage.
- •Martinez trained in Kansas City before facing Algeria.
- •He previously missed friendlies due to injury recovery.
- •Argentina's opening match is scheduled for June 13 at 9 p.m. EDT.
- •Argentina also faces Austria and Jordan in group stage.
- •Martinez was awarded Best Goalkeeper at the 2022 World Cup.
- 4:14 PMYahoo Sports — Argentina goalie Emiliano Martinez completes training before World Cup opener
"Goalie Emiliano Martinez completed a full training session, clearing his path to play in Argentina's opener against Algeria at the 2026 World Cup.
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