Argentina vs. Algeria odds, predictions: 2026 World Cup picks from proven soccer expert

One of the favorites to win the 2026 World Cup will kick off their tournament on Tuesday when Argentina take on Algeria in a Group J match. La Albiceleste are the reigning world champions and sit No. 1 in the FIFA rankings, while Algeria are No. 28 and back at the World Cup for the first time since 2014. Argentina are -310 favorites to win the group, with Algeria at +750.

Kickoff is 9 p.m. ET in Kansas City. The latest Argentina vs. Algeria odds from FanDuel Sportsbook list La Albiceleste as -230 favorites (risk $230 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line, with Algeria at +625, and a draw at +360.. The over/under for total goals is 2.5, with the Over priced at -109 and the Under at -115.

Before locking in any Argentina vs. Algeria picks or World Cup 2026 predictions, you need to see what proven soccer expert Martin Green has to say.

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Last year, Green was profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+211.25) and Bundesliga (+100). He's also been red-hot in 2026, posting an 18-8 record over his last 26 UCL picks, returning nearly $1,000 in profit. Anyone following could have seen HUGE returns!

Now Green has turned his attention to Argentina vs. Algeria in the 2026 World Cup, and revealed his best bets. 

One of Green's Argentina vs. Algeria predictions: He is leaning toward Argentina keeping the sheet clean.

"La Albiceleste have been outstanding at the back lately, and I think Algeria will really struggle to find the net here," Green said, pointing to Argentina's seven clean sheets in their last eight games.

Green has locked in another three best bets, including one soccer pick that returns plus-money!

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