Scaloni: Argentina's Group J opener against Algeria 'not fundamental'

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2026-06-16

London (PA Media/dpa) - Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni feels the team's experience at the last World Cup has proved the first game is "not fundamental" ahead of their Group J opener against Algeria. The world champions were beaten by Saudi Arabia in their curtain-raiser in Qatar four years ago before going on to lift the trophy for the third time four weeks later. Scaloni's side are among the favourites to retain the title and become the fir......

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