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Next Game: Argentina vs. Algeria - Wednesday, June 17 at 2am in World Cup
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Algeria lineup vs. Argentina: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 Group J clash as Mahrez leads Fennecs against reigning champions
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Algeria could line up for Tuesday's World Cup 2026 clash with Group J rivals Argentina.12:59
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Argentina lineup vs. Algeria: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 Group J clash as Messi joins 200 club
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Tuesday's World Cup 2026 clash with Group J rivals Algeria.12:30
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Preview:Argentina vs Algeria - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup clash between Argentina and Algeria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.12:00
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World Cup 2026: Argentina handed major Emiliano Martinez injury boost ahead of Algeria clash
Argentina receive a positive update on Emiliano Martinez's injury recovery ahead of Tuesday's World Cup meeting with Algeria.Jun 12, 20:20
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Argentina 2026 World Cup preview: Squad, fixtures and prediction | Can Lionel Messi's last dance lead world's best side to back-to-back titles?
Lionel Messi and Argentina are bidding to win back-to-back World Cup titles in North America this summer. Here, Sports Mole weighs up their chances, looking at their form, star man and fixtures.Jun 12, 10:14
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New Tottenham defender Marcos Senesi replaces injured Argentina defender in World Cup squad
New Tottenham Hotspur defender Marcos Senesi receives a late call-up to Argentina's 2026 World Cup squad.Jun 12, 01:01
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2026 World Cup: Who will win this summer's tournament?
Sports Mole selects which country we believe will triumph at the 2026 World Cup, with France, Spain and England among the favourites for the trophy.Jun 10, 15:05
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Wednesday's World Cup warm-up predictions and previews including England vs. Costa Rica
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for Wednesday's 2026 World Cup warm-up fixtures, including England vs. Costa Rica.Jun 9, 18:00
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World Cup 2026: Why Brazil, Argentina have critical advantage over France, Spain, England
Brazil and Argentina will have one key advantage over France, Spain and England during the 2026 World Cup, a former champion exclusively tells Sports Mole.Jun 9, 10:05
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Who will win the World Cup 2026 Golden Boot? Mbappe, Kane, Haaland among the contenders
Kylian Mbappe? Harry Kane? Erling Haaland? Or someone else? Sports Mole takes a closer look at who the main contenders could be to win the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot.Jun 8, 16:30
Argentina lineup vs. Iceland: Predicted XI for friendly as Lionel Scaloni to make Lionel Messi decision before World Cup 2026
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for their international friendly clash against Iceland on Wednesday.Jun 8, 00:33
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Preview:Argentina vs Iceland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's International Friendlies clash between Argentina and Iceland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 8, 00:00
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Lionel Messi injury latest: Argentina manager reveals "significant" update before World Cup
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni issues a "significant" Lionel Messi injury update ahead of the World Cup.Jun 6, 18:24
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Sunday's World Cup warm-up predictions and previews including Argentina vs Honduras, and Morocco vs Norway
Sports Mole provides predictions and previews for all of Sunday's World Cup warm-up fixtures, including Argentina vs Honduras.Jun 6, 18:00
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World Cup 2026 Group J preview: Prediction, teams, rankings, key fixture, star players
Sports Mole previews Group J of the 2026 World Cup, including predictions for Argentina, Algeria, Austria and Jordan.Jun 6, 15:03
Lionel Messi at World Cup 2026: What records could the Argentina captain break in his final tournament?
Sports Mole looks at the records Lionel Messi could break at the 2026 World Cup as Argentina look to defend the trophy they won in Qatar in 2022.Jun 6, 00:28
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World Cup 2026: Man Utd cult hero makes prediction and shares US concerns
Former France striker Louis Saha gives his thoughts on the upcoming 2026 World Cup, naming Les Bleus, Argentina, Brazil and Portugal as potential winners.Jun 4, 16:34
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Argentina predicted XI vs. Honduras: Possible lineup for pre-World Cup friendly in Texas
Sports Mole looks at how Argentina could line up for their pre-World Cup friendly against Honduras in Texas on Saturday night.Jun 4, 11:34
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Preview:Argentina vs Honduras - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's International Friendlies clash between Argentina and Honduras, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 4, 11:20
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Pele, Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi among players involved in the most frequent World Cup clashes in history
As the world prepares for another global showpiece, Sports Mole takes a definitive look at the most frequently played clashes in FIFA World Cup history.Jun 2, 21:02
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