Lionel Messi scores twice as Argentina faces Algeria in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 2:30 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Lionel Messi scored two goals for Argentina against Algeria during their World Cup match on Tuesday in Kansas City. His first goal came from a powerful strike from outside the box, giving Argentina a 1-0 lead. Messi added another goal later in the match, capitalizing on a defensive error. With this performance, Messi becomes the second player, alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, to score in five World Cups. He now has 15 career World Cup goals, just one behind Miroslav Klose.
- •Messi scores from outside the box to open the scoring.
- •Messi's second goal comes from a rebound mistake by Algeria's goalkeeper.
- •This performance marks Messi's milestone of scoring in five World Cups.
- •Argentina is the defending champion in the current tournament.
- •Messi has 15 total World Cup goals, second only to Miroslav Klose.
- 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi bags brace, joins Cristian Ronaldo as players with goal in five World Cups (video)
"Lionel Messi has scored six goals in his last five World Cup appearances after launching a rocket to open the scoring for Argentina against Algeria on Tuesday.
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