Argentine footballer Lionel Messi is set to take centre stage once again on football's biggest stage as Argentina begin what could become a defining final chapter in their modern era of dominance, with the reigning world champions opening their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Algeria.
The Inter Miami CF forward, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, arrives at the tournament with questions surrounding how much longer he will continue at the international level, and whether one last extraordinary run can deliver a historic finish.
