Free World Cup Predictions for June 5

Will Rogers

Event: (225285) Algeria at (225286) Argentina: Total

Sport/League: WCUP

Date/Time: June 16, 2026 9:00 PM EDT

Free World Cup Pick Today: Total Over 2.5 (-107)

FREE PICK | Algeria/Argentina [OVER] | Good until 2.5, -125.

Argentina opens its World Cup title defense against Algeria in a matchup that feels more dangerous than it may appear on paper. Algeria has quietly assembled a talented squad filled with players capable of causing problems for elite opponents. "Veteran" Riyad Mahrez still brings creativity and experience, while Rayan Aït-Nouri, Amine Gouiri, and Ismaël Bennacer provide plenty of attacking quality across the field.

Argentina is obviously one of the favorites to lift the trophy again, but opening matches as defending champions can be tricky. There are still questions about who starts at some of the positions & what formation to play. That, plus the pressure of carrying the World Cup crown always creates tension early in the tournament. Everyone remembers how France conceded first against Australia in its opener of 2018 (after winning the trophy) before exploding for four goals and winning comfortably.

I could absolutely see a similar type of game unfolding here, with Algeria finding moments offensively before Argentina’s firepower takes over. I really like the OVER in this matchup.

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