Lionel Messi sets World Cup records as Argentina faces Algeria
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 1:42 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Lionel Messi is playing for Argentina against Algeria on June 17 in the 2026 World Cup. Early in the match, Messi scored his 14th World Cup goal and reached a new record for goal contributions, totaling 22. He also became the first player to score in five different World Cups, matching Cristiano Ronaldo's record. His goal tally now places him close to Ronaldo Nazário and Miroslav Klose's all-time records as Argentina makes its World Cup debut.
- •Messi scored his 14th World Cup goal in the first half.
- •He has 22 total goal contributions in World Cups.
- •Messi scored in five different World Cups.
- •Argentina is playing Algeria in their tournament opener.
- •This match marks Messi's sixth World Cup appearance.
- 1:42 AMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi claims three new World Cup records 🤯🇦🇷
"The man of this sport.Lionel Messi and Argentina are facing Algeria this Wednesday, June 17. Both teams are making their debut in the 2026 World Cup.After just over 30 minutes of play, it’s fair to ...
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
EPL•Oct 17, 2026, 4:24 PMHenderson, the Premier League's oldest player, is becoming undroppable for Chelsea
EPL•Oct 17, 2026, 4:24 PMHaaland helps extend winning start for Manchester City as leaders defeat Ipswich
Serie A•Oct 17, 2026, 4:24 PMTorino vs Como
EPL•Oct 17, 2026, 4:15 PMBrentford 1, Liverpool 2 – Match Recap: Three Points Against Nine-Man Brentford
Serie A•Oct 17, 2026, 4:10 PMNicola ‘tired of rescue narrative, Napoli made it easier for Venezia’
Bundesliga•Oct 17, 2026, 4:09 PM🚨Confirmed line-ups: Demichelis makes his grand return to Munich