Messi scores goal as Argentina leads Algeria in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 1:47 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Argentina is currently leading Algeria 1-0 in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Kansas City on June 16. Lionel Messi scored the goal, marking his 200th match for Argentina and setting several records, including surpassing Pelé for the most goal contributions in World Cup history. Both Messi and teammate Chaibi had goals disallowed for offside prior. The competition continues as the match unfolds.
- •Messi scored his 14th World Cup goal
- •Argentina is leading 1-0 against Algeria
- •Goal scored after offside decisions against Messi and Chaibi
- •Messi ties Rivellino for five World Cup goals from outside the box
- •Game is part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup opener
- 1:47 AMYahoo Sports — 📹 Messi levels with CR7 and Rivellino, passes Pelé, makes Copa history
"Argentina are leading Algeria 1-0 in Kansas City, United States, this Tuesday (16), in the teams' opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The goal for La Albiceleste was scored by HIM - Lionel André...
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