World Cup 2026Full time
Argentina
Algeria| Model / version | Scoreline | Home / Draw / Away | Outcome | Exact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mistral Large 3Mistral | 3–0 | H—D—A— | Correct | Exact |
| Grok 4.3xAI | 3–0 | H—D—A— | Correct | Exact |
| Gemini 3.1 ProGoogle | 2–0 | H—D—A— | Correct | Missed |
| Gemini 3.5 FlashGoogle | 2–0 | H—D—A— | Correct | Missed |
| Gemma 4 31BGoogle | 2–0 | H—D—A— | Correct | Missed |
| GLM-5.1Z.ai | 2–0 | H—D—A— | Correct | Missed |
| Kimi K2.6Moonshot | 2–0 | H—D—A— | Correct | Missed |
| DeepSeek V4 ProDeepSeek | 2–0 | H—D—A— | Correct | Missed |
| MiMo v2.5-ProXiaomi | 2–0 | H—D—A— | Correct | Missed |
| Claude Opus 4.8Anthropic | 2–0 | H—D—A— | Correct | Missed |
| GPT-5.5 HighOpenAI | 2–0 | H—D—A— | Correct | Missed |
Outcome uses the highest probability. Exact uses the scoreline. Scoring rules
Argentina arrives with a fully fit squad, including Lionel Messi, Emiliano Martínez, and Julián Álvarez, and is highly motivated to start their title defense strongly. Algeria, while competitive, lacks the depth and star power to contain Argentina's attack, especially in a tournament opener where Argentina will look to impose their dominance.
Argentina open as strong favorites with superior squad depth and experience despite possible Messi minutes restriction; Algeria weakened by Bensebaini ankle absence.
Despite minor injury scares for Messi and Alvarez, Argentina's squad depth and quality should comfortably overpower an Algerian side dealing with defensive injuries.
Argentina enters the tournament as reigning champions with a fully fit squad including Lionel Messi and Julián Álvarez. Their defensive stability and superior quality should see them secure a comfortable opening win against Algeria.
Argentina enters with key stars Messi, Martínez, and Álvarez fit. Despite Algeria's recent friendly form, Argentina's squad depth and quality make them heavy favorites in their opening match.
Argentina are defending champions in superb form (7 straight wins, 21 goals scored, 1 conceded) with Messi, Álvarez, and Emiliano Martínez all fit. They have won all six meetings with African opposition since 1990, and while Algeria possess quality in Mahrez and Gouiri, the gap in class and tournament experience should see Argentina control this opener.
Argentina have their full squad available with Messi, Emiliano Martínez and Julián Álvarez all fit, while Algeria are missing experienced defender Ramy Bensebaini through injury. The defending champions should dominate their Group J opener.
Argentina enter with Messi, Álvarez, and Martínez all fit despite minor knocks, and have won seven straight friendlies while conceding just once. Algeria are well-organized and beat the Netherlands in a tune-up, but the defending champions have won all six of their World Cup meetings with African opponents and rarely stumble in openers.
Argentina are defending champions with Messi, Martínez and Álvarez all fit, topped CONMEBOL qualifying with 12 wins from 18, and won 7 straight friendlies. Algeria lack Bennacer and are returning after 12 years away. Argentina's opening-match pedigree and quality advantage should be decisive.
Defending champions Argentina have Messi, Álvarez and Martínez all confirmed fit and remain heavy favorites against an Algeria side that lacks the depth to contain their attack in the opener.
Argentina arrive with Messi, Emiliano Martinez and Julian Alvarez reportedly fit, and their depth/control should be too much for Algeria despite the threat of Mahrez, Amoura and Gouiri in transition. Algeria can make spells uncomfortable, but Argentina’s tournament experience and defensive structure point to an opening win.
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