Argentina vs Algeria Prediction 6/16/2026 Group J Picks

In this article we will formulate an Argentina vs Algeria prediction for this World Cup game on Tuesday, June 16th at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this World Cup matchup.

Argentina Betting Preview

Argentina comes into the World Cup ranked 1st in the latest official FIFA rankings and they are coming off of a 3-0 win over Iceland in their last match. In that win, Argentina led 1-0 at halftime and they added goals in the 72nd and 86th minute to seal the victory. Argentina recorded 15 total shots, seven shots on target, and had 63% of the possession. Argentina has played three other friendlies this year: a 2-0 win over Honduras, a 5-0 win over Zambia, and a 2-1 win over Mauritania. 

Argentina has qualified for 18 World Cups and they have won the championship three separate times in 1978, 1986, and 2022. Argentina has made 13 straight World Cups and they have made at least the Round of 16 in 11 of those 13. In 2022, Argentina lost to Saudi Arabia 2-1, defeated Mexico 2-0, and defeated Poland 2-0 in the Group Stage, before beating Australia, Netherlands, Croatia, and France to win the championship. In qualification, Argentina finished first in their group with 38 points, which was nine points ahead of the second place team. 

Algeria Betting Preview

Algeria comes into the World Cup ranked 27th in the latest official FIFA rankings and they are coming off of a 4-0 win over Bolivia in their last match. In that win, Algeria led 1-0 at halftime and scored three goals in the span of five minutes in the second half to pull away. Algeria has played three other friendlies this year: a 1-0 win against Netherlands, a 0-0 draw with Uruguay, and a 7-0 win over Guatemala. 

Algeria has qualified for four previous World Cups, which came in 1982, 1986, 2010, and 2014. Their best finish came in 2014, where they advanced to the Round of 16. In 2014, Algeria lost to Belgium 2-1, defeated South Korea 4-2, and drew Russia 1-1 in the Group Stage, before losing to Germany in extra time. In qualification, Algeria finished first in their group with 25 points, which was ahead of Uganda, Mozambique, Guinea, Botswana, and Somalia. 

Argentina vs Algeria Prediction 

Argentina comes into the World Cup looking to defend their title from 2022 and they are in excellent form, as they have won five games in a row. Argentina has scored 10 goals in their last three games and they defeated Algeria in a friendly back in 2007. Algeria has won three of their last four matches and did play Netherlands and Uruguay tight, but Argentina is a huge step up in class. Take Argentina -1.5 here.

David Racey's Pick: Argentina -1.5