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

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·16 June 2026

The reigning world champion, Argentina takes the field this Tuesday (16) in the opening round of the World Cup. In a Group J matchup, the ‘hermanos’ face Algeria, with kickoff at 10 p.m. (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 18 if the number 10 finds the net against Algeria later today.
In addition, another good bet for the match is an Argentina win. To place the bet, click here. To take 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 putting a little money on the underdog, Algeria is a good option. After all, EsportivaBet is offering ODDS 7.5. In other words, for every ten reais wagered, 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 biggest hope. After winning the 2022 World Cup, 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 difference-makers.
While Argentina is counting on experienced players like Messi, De Paul, Otamendi, and Dibu Martínez, the team led by Lionel Scaloni is also betting on youngsters such as Almada, Mac Allister, and Enzo Fernández. A familiar name to Brazilian football fans, Flaco López of Palmeiras, is on the bench.
The most famous name in Algeria’s squad 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 features players who compete in some of 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 one to watch. But the squad’s main star is Riyad Mahrez, currently at Al Ahli (KSA), though he made his name 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 live footage. The match is part of Group J, the same group as Austria and Jordan, who play in the early hours from this Tuesday (16) to Wednesday (17), at 1 a.m. (Brasília time).
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