Coluna do Fla
·16. Juni 2026
Predictions, line-ups and more for Argentina v Algeria

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·16. Juni 2026

The reigning world champion, Argentina takes the field this Tuesday (16) for the opening round of the World Cup. In a Group J matchup, the ‘hermanos’ face Algeria, with kickoff at 10 pm (Brasília time). Messi and company will make their debut at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, United States.
It couldn’t be any different: Messi is the big pick for this Tuesday’s (16) clash. So, EsportivaBet has a golden opportunity for Argentina’s match: ODDS of 18 if the number 10 finds the net against Algeria later today.
In addition, another good option for the match is an Argentina win. To confirm the bet, click here. To secure all three points, coach Lionel Scaloni is also relying on other stars such as Lautaro Martínez, Thiago Almada, Enzo Fernández, Mac Allister, and more.
For those who like to put a little money on an upset, Algeria is a good shout. After all, EsportivaBet is offering odds of 7.5. In other words, for every ten reais bet, the return is R$ 75. So, is it worth it? Check out these and other opportunities at EsportivaBet.
Even at 38, about to turn 39 (on June 24), Messi is Argentina’s great hope. After winning the World Cup in 2022, the forward hinted that he would not play in another World Cup. However, the number 10 is still active and remains one of the team’s game-changers.
While Argentina believes in experienced players like Messi, De Paul, Otamendi, and Dibu Martínez, the team led by Lionel Scaloni is also counting on young talents such as Almada, Mac Allister, and Enzo Fernández. A familiar name to Brazilian football fans, Flaco López, from Palmeiras, is on the bench.
Algeria’s most famous name is Zidane. Relax, the former Real Madrid (ESP) star is not the coach of the African team. But ‘Zizou’s’ son, Luca Zidane, is the team’s goalkeeper. The Algerian squad also includes players who compete in the world’s top leagues.
Striker Amine Gouiri plays for Olympique de Marseille (FRA), while midfielder Mohamed Amoura plays for Wolfsburg (GER). At left back, Rayan Ait Nouri, of Manchester City (ENG), is the one to watch. But the squad’s main star is Riyad Mahrez, currently at Al Ahli (SAU), but with a memorable spell at Manchester City.
Dibu Martínez, Montiel, Romero, Martínez and Medina; Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández and Mac Allister; Almada, Messi and Lautaro. Coach: Lionel Scaloni
Zidane, Mandi, Belghali, Ait Nouri and Bensebaini; Boudaoui, Chaibi, Bentaleb and Maza; Gouiri and Moussa. Coach: Vladmir Petkovic.
Argentina’s first World Cup match will be broadcast live by CazéTV on YouTube, with video. The match is part of Group J, the same group as Austria and Jordan, who play in the early hours from Tuesday (16) to Wednesday (17), at 1 am (Brasília time).
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