The possible alignment of the Albiceleste against Algeria

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June 16, 2026June 16, 2026By Mario Vásquez
The possible alignment of the Albiceleste against Algeria

The selection of Argentina will play this Tuesday its fourth match in the history of the World Cups disputed a June 16 and he will do so with the memory of two games that went down in history. Therefore, they will look for a victory to start a World Cup in the best way that once again places them among the favorites to the title.

On June 16, 1986, 40 years ago, the Argentine team, then led by Carlos Salvador Bilardo, faced Uruguay in a new edition of the Río de la Plata classic during the World Cup in Mexico. Pedro Pablo Pasculli scored the only goal of the game to give him the victory to the Albiceleste at the Cuauhtémoc stadium in Puebla.

Twenty years later, on June 16, 2006, the current captain of the Albiceleste, Lionel Messidebuted against Serbia and Montenegro and played the first of his six World Cups thanks to the decision of the then Argentina coach, José Néstor Pékermanwho sent the Flea onto the field 75 minutes into the game Gelsenkirchen.

Finally, on June 16, 2018, the Argentine national team debuted in Moscow, Russiaand tied 1-1 against Iceland. The forward Sergio “El Kun” Agüero scored for those led by Jorge Sampaoliwhile the attacker Alfred Finnbogason equalized for the Europeans and became the author of the first Icelandic goal in the World Cup.

The possible alignment of Argentina against Algeria

Goal

Everything seems to indicate that the archer Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez He will start with the Argentina team in the match this Tuesday, June 16, against Algeria. The presence of the goalkeeper Aston Villa of England raised doubts for a injurybut the Argentine technical director Lionel Scaloni has already confirmed his participation in the starting eleven.

Defense

According to what was stated by ESPN, Cristian Rosemary and Lysander Martinez They will share the defense in the Albiceleste’s debut in the 2026 World Cup, against Algeria, in Kansas City. Faced with this scenario, coach Lionel Scaloni surprised by leaving Nicolas Otamendia reference for the world champion team.

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Midfield

According to Gastón Edul, renowned Argentine sports journalist, Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo FernandezAlexis Mac Allister and Facundo Medina They will be starters in Argentina’s debut against Algeria, given that the four are key pieces in the team’s scheme and will jump onto the field of play to connect the line defensive with the offensive.

Lead

Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martinez They will once again form one of the most important offensive pairs of the Argentina team and will lead the Albiceleste attack. This is because, in the last preparation games prior to the tournament, they showed their usual synchrony with a great combination that led to clear options for danger.

Di María’s heir: Scaloni’s bet on Thiago Almada

The novelty in the match against Algeria could be the presence of Thiago Almadaone of the favorite players of coach Lionel Scaloni, who has high hopes for the attacking midfielder of the Atlético de Madrid. Therefore, a question arises: can the youth squad Velez be the surprise of the Albiceleste?

This is because, according to Clarionone of the most important newspapers in Argentina, Scaloni has been imagining Almada as the headline for months, since since the goodbye of Angel Di Maria He was given the idea that Thiago was the ideal replacement. “The passage from Almada to Europe has been key. I have known him since the youth teams,” Scaloni added.

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