Algeria’s Starting Lineup Against Argentina in 2026 World Cup

The coaching staff of the argentina-takes-lead-against-algeria-in-world-cup-2026/">Algeria national football team has announced the official lineup for their highly anticipated match against Argentina, marking the opening of both teams’ campaigns in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.

This encounter carries significant public and media interest, as the “Desert Warriors” aim to make a strong start and deliver a heroic performance against the South American giants. They are seeking to pull off a stunning upset and secure a positive result that would enhance their chances of advancing to the next round.

Meanwhile, Argentina, the reigning world champions, enters the match focused on securing all three points to assert their dominance in the group and kick off their title defense with strength, showcasing their champion status right from the opening game.

Algeria’s Official Lineup Against Argentina

Coach Djamel Belmadi has selected a balanced squad that combines defensive solidity with explosive attacking speed. The official lineup is as follows:.

Goalkeeper: Luca Zidane.

Defenders: Aissa Mandi, Zinedine Belaid, Ramy Bensebaini.

Midfielders: Rachid Ghezzal, Nabil Bentaleb, Hicham Boudaoui, Ryan Ait Nouri.

Forwards: Anis Haj Moussa, Amine Gouiri, Ibrahim Maaza.