The Algeria national football team faces Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026, in a historic match that will be played on Wednesday. The Algerian team, led by Riyad Mahrez, will rely on a few names with great experience that helped the team win the African title. These names include Aissa Mandi, Rami Bensbaini, and Hicham Boudaoui. They aim to repeat their historic success in the World Cup, especially since the Algerian team left a distinct mark in their last participation in 2014 in Brazil. The Algeria national football team is preparing to compete in the 2026 World Cup after the draw placed Riyad Mahrez's teammates in Group 10, which includes Argentina, Austria, and Jordan. Lionel Messi's participation is uncertain, as Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Messi will not play the full match. Messi had stated after the friendly win over Iceland that he feels physically comfortable after the rest period that followed his joining the Argentine team's training. Ibrahim Maza's statements are fueling the atmosphere, as he said they will defeat Messi, God willing. We must perform well in the World Cup, and the first match against Argentina is very important to us.