Argentina v Algeria Prediction: La Albiceleste 11/10 for shutout win

Argentina will finally get their turn to grace the stage at the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday, as the defending champions prepare to face Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. 

La Albiceleste head into the summer showpiece riding some excellent form and they will be fully expecting a victory over underdogs Algeria.

Argentina were stunned by Saudi Arabia in their World Cup opener in Qatar in 2022 but they will have learned from that experience and should prevail at Arrowhead Stadium this week.

Argentina v Algeria Tips Summary

Best Bet - Argentina to win to nil @ 11/10
Alternative Bet - Lautaro Martinez anytime goalscorer @ 21/20
Bet Builder - Argentina to win, Lionel Messi anytime goalscorer & Alexis Mac Allister to score or assist @ 5/1

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Argentina v Algeria Prediction

Best Bet: Argentina to win to nil @ 11/10

Currently on a seven-game winning streak going into this opening game in Kansas City, the reigning world champions are looking in really good shape for their title defence.

While scoring 10 goals across their last three games against the likes of Zambia, Honduras and Iceland, it has also been Argentina’s defensive efforts that have really impressed.

Conceding just one goal in their last seven outings, Argentina have a rock-solid backline and they are backed to not only beat Algeria on Wednesday but keep the Desert Warriors off the scoresheet in the process.

Alternative Bet: Lautaro Martinez anytime goalscorer @ 21/20

Capable of having a big World Cup, Lautaro Martinez can be a key figure for Argentina over the coming weeks.

Having helped Inter Milan win the Serie A title in the 2025/26 campaign by scoring 17 league goals, Martinez will head into this major tournament full of confidence.

Scoring in two of his last four appearances, Martinez is looking sharp and the 28-year-old star catches the eye at 10/11 in the anytime goalscorer market.

Argentina v Algeria Bet Builder Tip

• Argentina to win

• Lionel Messi anytime goalscorer

• Alexis Mac Allister to score or assist

  Pays 5/1

This Bet Builder continues with the foundation that Argentina should come out on top in Wednesday’s game in Kansas City.

Lionel Messi is set to feature in his very last World Cup and the iconic figure is backed to open his goalscoring account at this tournament.

The Inter Miami star scored two goals the last time Argentina faced Algeria all the way back in 2007 and the veteran is tipped to find the back of the net once again this week.

Completing this three-fold bet builder, it’s worth considering Liverpool playmaker Alexis Mac Allister either scoring or providing an assist at Arrowhead Stadium.

Mac Allister has already scored two goals and provided one assist for Argentina in 2026 and is backed to either find the back of the net or set up a team-mate in their opener.

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Key Match Stats

• Argentina are currently on a seven-game winning streak

• The Argentines have conceded just one goal in their last seven games

• Algeria are on a four-game unbeaten run heading into this match (3W, 1D)

• Argentina earned a 4-3 win in the only previous meeting between the nations in 2007

• Lionel Messi scored a brace of goals in that game

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This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.