The Argentine National Team begins today, Tuesday, June 16, the defense of its title at the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. The group directed by Lionel Scaloni will make its presentation at the Kansas City Stadium in front of Algeriawithin the framework of the first date of Group J.
Scaloni’s doubts for the premiere
The Albiceleste coaching staff maintains the base that achieved maximum glory, but arrives at its debut with some unavoidable unknowns due to physical issues. On the sides, Nicolas Tagliafico carries discomforts that will not allow him to be in the game, so Facundo Medina He is emerging as his natural replacement on the left. On the right wing, the doubt remains inch by inch between Nahuel Molina y Gonzalo Montiel.
In the central defense, the presence of Cristian «Cuti» Romero is confirmed, while his companion will come from the experience of Nicolas Otamendi or the validity of Lisandro Martínez.
For its part, on the attacking front, Julian Alvarez It would be preserved to avoid risks after recently recovering from discomfort in his left ankle. In this way, the scorer and captain of Inter Milan, Lautaro Martínezwill occupy the center forward position alongside Lionel Messiwho begins the journey in his sixth World Cup.
📋 The probable formations
In the absence of official confirmation that the coach usually delivers in the locker room, these are the teams that are shaping up to take the field:
| Selection | Probable Starting Lineup (4-4-2 / 4-3-3 Scheme) |
| Argentina | Emiliano Martínez; Nahuel Molina or Gonzalo MontielCristian RomeroNicholas Otamendi the Lysander MartínezFacundo Medina; Rodrigo By PaulEnzo FernándezAlexis Mac AllisterThiago Almada or a third striker; Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martínez. DT: Lionel Scaloni. |
| Algeria | Anthony Mandrea; Youcef AtalAissa MandiMohamed Amine TougaiRyan Ait Nouri; Ishmael BennacerRamiz ZerroukiFares Chaibi; Riyad MahrezAmine Gouri and Mohamed Amoura. DT: Vladimir Petković. |
Keys to the Party
- The gala midfield: The trident composed of De Paul, Enzo Fernández and Mac Allister is once again the driving force of the team to take possession of possession.
- The Algerian danger: The African team returns to the World Cup event betting on the hierarchy of its reference Riyad Mahrez and fast offensive transitions that will demand the maximum from the Argentine defense.
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