Group play of the 2026 World Cup resumes on Tuesday, and this will be the second-to-last day of opening games before we advance to the second round of matchdays. Today, it's Groups I and J taking the spotlight to get their World Cup journeys started. Below, I'll dive into each of the four matches from a betting angle, providing my top plays on the pitch. Here are my best 2026 World Cup picks for Tuesday's game Argentina vs. Algeria.
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Tuesday's Best 2026 World Cup Picks & Predictions: Argentina vs. Algeria
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Argentina (-245) vs. Algeria (+750), DRAW (+360) | O/U 2.5 (-105/-120)
Reigning champions Argentina are set to make their 2026 World Cup debut on Tuesday, where they'll take on Algeria as sizable -245 favorites. The defending champs currently have the fifth-shortest odds (+1000) to repeat as tournament victors. Kick-off is slated for 9:00 p.m. ET from Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO.
I'll be on the under in this Group J opener. Both teams have been in spectacular form leading up to the competition, specifically on the defensive side.
Argentina is in the midst of a 7-0-0 run, where they've allowed only one goal during the stretch. As for Algeria, they're 7-1-1 in their last nine, recording clean sheets in seven of those games. The talented South American side will likely prevail in this one, but I predict it'll end 1-0 or 2-0. I'm taking the under.
Bet: Under 2.5 Goals (-120)
