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Messi equals World Cup scoring record as Argentina beat Algeria

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 3-0 victory over Algeria on Wednesday, moving level with Miroslav Klose as the tournament's all-time leading scorer.

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Argentina Player Ratings vs. Algeria: Magical Messi Opens World Cup With Record Night

Lionel Messi is now the joint greatest goalscorer in World Cup history.

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Messi dazzles to equal World Cup scoring record as Argentina breeze past Algeria

The star midfielder, making his 200th appearance for Argentina, tied the all-time tournament scoring mark at 16 goals with his hat-trick on Tuesday night

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Incredible All-Time World Cup Records Lionel Messi Could Break This Summer

The greatest player of all time is on the verge of owning many of the World Cup’s most prestigious records.

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Argentina vs Algeria prediction as the champions begin their World Cup defence

Lionel Messi and Argentina arrive in Kansas City fully focused on three Group J points

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Argentina XI vs Algeria: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup today

Lionel Messi has struggled with a hamstring injury in build-up to title defence

Evening Standard

Heavyweights Argentina and France start World Cup quests

LOS ANGELES - Lionel Messi’s Argentina and Kylian Mbappe’s France, the two teams who contested a thrilling World Cup final four years ago, are ready to roar into the 2026 tournament.

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Argentina vs Algeria Picks, Predictions & Betting Odds: World Cup 2026 Preview

Argentina vs Algeria opens Group J at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, with a 9pm ET kickoff. The defending World Cup champions enter as heavy favorites at -280 across leading sportsbooks, backed by a settled squad that has lost just twice in competitive football since…

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Scaloni: 'The whole planet' awaits Messi's 200th cap as Argentina opens World Cup against Algeria

Lionel Messi and Argentina are ready to defend their World Cup title

The Independent UK

FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina backs 'competitive animal' Messi's presence ahead of opener

Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni and defender Nicolas Otamendi emphasized Lionel Messi's crucial role ahead of their World Cup opener. Scaloni stated that everyone wants to see the icon play, dismissing concerns about his fitness. Otamendi described Messi as the "best player in history" and a "competitive animal" who inspires the…

The Economic Times

The Four Biggest Storylines for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup

Argentina is aiming to defend its World Cup title and clinch a fourth crown.

Sports Illustrated

Defending champions' opener 'important', not decisive

History, injuries and shock results elsewhere aren't playing on the mind of Argentina ahead of the start to their World Cup title defence.

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Argentina vs. Algeria—World Cup: Predictions, Previews and Lineups

Arrowhead Stadium is the stage for the defending champions to get its tournament underway.

Sports Illustrated

Argentina Predicted Lineup vs. Algeria: World Cup Group J

The defending champions has some exciting talents to call upon.

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Argentina vs Algeria World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

Argentina open as -245 favorites vs Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium on June 16. Our Group J picks back the defending champs in this World Cup 2026 preview.

Evening Standard

Marcos Senesi: When Tottenham fans can get a first glimpse of summer signing

New Spurs signing is likely to miss the start of pre-season following a major announcement

The Independent UK

‘Unexpected’ performances, elite-level experience and vision: How to appoint an international manager

SPECIAL REPORT: After two comparative surprise packages at international level, Luis De La Fuente and Lionel Scaloni, won the last Euros and World Cup at the expense of more established names, Miguel Delaney finds out what national teams are really looking for and the process behind picking a manager

The Independent UK

Argentina’s bid for World Cup immortality is the end of an era

Argentina will say goodbye to a golden era this summer as Lionel Messi’s defending champions finally hand over the baton to the next generation

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‘Frequently’—How Close Mauricio Pochettino Came to Beating Jose Mourinho to Real Madrid Job

Pochettino’s contract with the USMNT is up at the end of this World Cup cycle.

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Argentina World Cup 2026 Odds, Predictions & Best Bets

Argentina enter the 2026 World Cup as defending champions and are priced at +900 across BetOnline, Lucky Rebel, and BetNow, placing them fifth in the outright market among 48 contenders. Lionel Scaloni’s side finished first in CONMEBOL qualifying and are heavy favorites to top Group J ahead of Algeria, Austria,…

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How to Watch Argentina vs. Iceland on TV, Live Stream

Argentina faces Iceland for the second time, having shared the spoils at the 2018 World Cup.

TechRadar

How to watch Argentina vs Iceland: FREE streams, TV channels for World Cup 2026 warm-up

All the ways to watch Argentina vs Iceland live streams – including for FREE – with Scaloni sweating over Messi's injury status ahead of the World Cup warm-up.

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How to watch Argentina vs Iceland for FREE: Live streams, TV details as World Cup holders gear up for final friendly

Argentina have just one game to go before the defence of their 2022 World Cup crown begins – here's how to watch Argentina vs Iceland online and on TV.

Sports Illustrated

Argentina vs. Iceland—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The World Cup holders conclude their preparations for the upcoming tournament against European minnows.

The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 Group J guide: Favourites Argentina begin title defence as Jordan debut

Lionel Messi returns with a highly fancied Argentina squad while Algeria and Austria are set to battle for second spot

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