June 17, 2026
Defending champions Argentina’s World Cup campaign is off to a flying start with a 3-0 victory over Algeria in their opening match. Thousands of fans gathered at Dhaka University’s TSC and Mohsin Hall grounds early on Wednesday morning to watch Lionel Messi’s team in action on giant screens.
He has equalled Miroslav Klose's record of scoring 16 goals at the World Cup
More top scorers including Harry Kane and Cristiano Ronaldo are set to play on Wednesday
Algeria face Jordan on Jun 22 and Austria five days later in Group J fixtures
The Group J opening game saw the 39-year-old mark his 200th cap for his country in style
The showpiece event has produced early shocks across continents
“I once got reported to my mother for checking a score in class. Now I teach in one. Nobody reports it to anyone's mother,” Liana writes
"He has always been there, and he has always been fundamental for us. And now even more so," Argentina’s coach says
