Match Info

Competition: International Friendly

Date: June 11, 2026

Kick-off: 00:00 UK

Venue: Estadio Monumental

Argentina Preview

Argentina enter this international fixture as one of the strongest contenders for World Cup glory, with Lionel Scaloni continuing to oversee a squad built around tactical intelligence, midfield control and tremendous attacking quality. La Albiceleste have maintained remarkable consistency in recent years and will be eager to preserve their momentum heading into another major tournament.

Algeria Preview

Algeria arrive determined to prove they can compete with football's elite after several encouraging campaigns restored confidence within the national team. The Desert Foxes possess technical quality, athleticism and dangerous attackers capable of threatening opponents on the counter, though maintaining defensive concentration for ninety minutes against Argentina will be a major challenge.

Probable Lineups

Argentina (4-3-3)

Martinez; Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Tagliafico; De Paul, Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez; Messi, Alvarez, Garnacho

Algeria (4-3-3)

Mandrea; Atal, Mandi, Tougai, Ait Nouri; Bennacer, Zerrouki, Chaibi; Mahrez, Amoura, Gouiri

We Say

Argentina should enjoy the majority of possession and create most of the dangerous opportunities thanks to their world-class midfield and attacking depth, but Algeria possess enough pace and individual quality to remain threatening whenever transition opportunities emerge.

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