Argentina vs. Algeria projected lineups, starting 11 for Lionel Messi's opening World Cup 2026 Group I game

Defending champions Argentina will open their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Algeria in a Group J match in Kansas City on Tuesday. The article projects the starting lineups for both teams, with Lionel Messi expected to feature for Argentina. This is Argentina's first game of the tournament as they look to defend the title they won in 2022.