Argentina leads 1–0 against Algeria as Messi scores
Argentina leads 1–0 against Algeria as Messi scores

Lionel Messi once again made the difference as Argentina lead Algeria 1-0 at half-time in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener. The Argentine captain struck in the 17th minute with a superb curling finish after a precise pass from Rodrigo De Paul. Messi had earlier seen a goal ruled out for offside...