Argentina, Messi and Algeria
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In 6th FIFA World Cup and 200th Argentina cap, Messi scores a stunning goal. Video
Lionel Messi became the first player to appear at six FIFA World Cups and celebrated the milestone with a brilliant goal as defending champions Argentina took on Algeria in their Group J opener in Kansas City on Tuesday.
Messi’s 17th minute strike took his World Cup goals tally to 14, putting him level with France’s Kylian Mbappe who had scored two goals earlier on Tuesday.
Lionel Messi needed to touch the ball just twice to score during Argentina's international friendly against Iceland in Auburn.
Video. Thousands of football fans in Buenos Aires are gathering in parks and public squares to swap World Cup stickers ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
