Lionel Messi set for historic World Cup match against Algeria
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 12:12 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Argentina, the reigning World Cup champions, face Algeria in a pivotal match in Kansas City. Lionel Messi, set to start, will make his 200th appearance for the national team and become the first men's footballer to play in six World Cups. Messi, regarded as one of Argentina's greatest players, continues to impress in Major League Soccer with Inter Miami. The match represents an opportunity for Argentina to defend its title as they compete in the prestigious tournament this summer.
- •Argentina plays Algeria in Kansas City tonight.
- •Lionel Messi will make his 200th national team appearance.
- •Messi will be the first player to compete in six World Cups.
- •The match is a title defense for the World Cup holders.
- 12:12 AMYahoo Sports — 🇦🇷 Lionel Messi set for historic World Cup night against Algeria
"World Cup holder Argentina are primed to defend their crown tonight when they lock horns with Algeria in Kansas City.And yep, you guessed it, Lionel Messi is already on the tip of the tongue before a ...
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