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World Cup 2026: Argentina vs. Algeria Lineups, Odds

World Cup 2026: Argentina vs. Algeria Lineups, Odds

FIFA World Cup DraftKings Network 2026

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By: Charlie Cummings

The defending champs are preparing for kickoff. Lionel Messi and Argentina start their World Cup title defense on Tuesday night against a rising Algerian side. Our starting lineups for this contest are out; let’s break down the two sides.

Argentina is a -195 favorite to take all three points at DraftKings Sportsbook, and Algeria is +600. A draw is available at +320.

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Full Lineups

Argentina (4-4-2)

Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martinez

Defense: Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Facundo Medina

Midfield: Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernández, Thiago Almada

Forwards: Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez

Algeria (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Luca Zidane

Defense: Rayan Aït-Nouri, Ramy Bensebaini, Aïssa Mandi, Rafik Belghali

Defensive Midfield: Nabil Bentaleb, Hicham Boudaoui

Attacking Midfield: Farès Chaíbi, Ibrahim Maza, Anis Hadj Moussa

Forward: Amine Gouiri

Charlie Cummings

I am a promoter at DraftKings and am also an avid fan and user and may sometimes play on my personal account in the games that I offer advice on. Although I have expressed my personal view on the games and strategies above, they do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of DraftKings and do not constitute a representation that any particular strategy will guarantee success. All customers should use their own skills and judgment in building lineups. I may also deploy different players and strategies than what I recommend above. I am not an employee of DraftKings and do not have access to any non-public information.