Argentina kicks off its 2026 World Cup title defense against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium tonight, but Julian Alvarez will start the Group J clash from the bench. Argentina faces Argelia for its 2026 World Cup opener in North America, launching its quest to become just the third nation in history
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Why isn’t Julian Alvarez starting for Argentina vs Algeria at 2026 World Cup?

Argentina kicks off its 2026 World Cup title defense against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium tonight, but Julian Alvarez will start the Group J clash from the bench. Argentina faces Argelia for its 2026 World Cup opener in North America, launching its quest to become just the third nation in history



