Defending champions Argentina volition participate the signifier at World Cup 2026 on Tuesday night, starting their Group J campaign against Algeria in Kansas City.
With skipper Lionel Messi acceptable to assertion his 200th cap, La Albiceleste are yet aiming to go conscionable the 3rd squad to triumph consecutive satellite titles.
However, some they and the Fennec Foxes are expected to beryllium without a cardinal defender for their radical opener. Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest squad news.
ARGENTINA vs. ALGERIA
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ARGENTINA
Out: Nicolas Tagliafico (calf)
Doubtful: Emiliano Martinez (finger), Leandro Paredes (hamstring), Nico Gonzalez (muscular)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: E. Martinez; Molina, Otamendi, Li. Martinez, Medina; De Paul, Fernandez, Mac Allister, Almada; Messi, La. Martinez
ALGERIA
Out: Remy Bensebaini (ankle)
Doubtful: None
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Zidane; Belghali, Mandi, Chergui, Ait-Nouri; Bentaleb, Boudaoui; Mahrez, Maza, Amoura; Gouiri
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