Lionel Messi scores opening goal for Argentina against Algeria
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 1:43 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Lionel Messi opened the scoring for Argentina in their match against Algeria during the 2026 World Cup. After an early goal was ruled offside, Messi netted a long-range effort before the first hydration break. This match marks Messi's 200th appearance for Argentina, and he becomes the third-oldest player to score in World Cup history. He joins Cristiano Ronaldo as the only players to score in five different World Cups. Ronaldo is set to make his tournament debut tomorrow against DR Congo.
- •Messi scored in the 2026 World Cup opening match against Algeria.
- •The goal came after an earlier attempt was ruled offside.
- •This is Messi's 200th appearance for Argentina.
- •He is now the third-oldest goalscorer in World Cup history.
- •Ronaldo is scheduled to play his first game tomorrow against DR Congo.
- 1:43 AMYahoo Sports — 🤝 Messi joins Ronaldo's table with opening goal vs Algeria
"On a day where Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland starred for France and Norway, the 2026 World Cup would not be complete without a magical moment from Lionel Messi.And he certainly delivered. The dimi...
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