World Cup Coverage
Messi makes history as Argentina crushes Algeria in 2026 World Cup opener
Thierry Henry Praises Messi's Hat Trick Heroics vs. Algeria: 'Leo is Just Different':
Is Luca Zidane related to Zinedine Zidane? Why goalkeeper plays for Algeria
Little Algeria - the Kansas City taking a World Cup team to its heart
Axios Sports on MSN · 17h
A Kansas college town learned Algeria's anthem, and the welcome went viral
Fanatics Sportsbook promo code NYPOST: Bet $20, get $350 in bonus bets for Argentina vs. Algeria
Soccer fans slam VAR blunder after Lionel Messi avoid booking for horrendous tackle vs Algeria

Argentina, Messi

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World Cup what to know: Argentina's Lionel Messi kicks off expected last hurrah against Algeria
The match against Algeria in Kansas City, Missouri, also marks the start of the sixth and possibly final World Cup for Lionel Messi. One of the best players of a generation turns 39 later this month and is widely expected to retire from international competition following this year’s expanded 48-team tournament.

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ESPN on MSN · 2h
Argentina vs. Algeria live: World Cup 2026 updates as Messi goes level with Klose with hat-trick
FOX Sports on MSN · 14h
'The whole planet' awaits Messi's 200th cap as Argentina opens World Cup

Algeria, Kansas

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Algeria embrace Kansas fans as they brace for Argentina opener
Algeria will look to harness strong backing from local supporters when ‌they open their World Cup campaign against mighty Argentina on Tuesday, with coach Vladimir Petkovic urging his side to focus on the present despite the occasion.

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch · 5h
Algeria & Argentina fans take over KC ahead of World Cup match
AOL · 1h
World Cup transportation in Kansas City suspended minutes before Argentina opener as fans stranded
Reuters

Lautaro Martinez to start for Argentina against Algeria; Mahrez benched

Lautaro Martinez will start as Argentina's ​striker in their World Cup opener ‌against Algeria on Tuesday, with Julian Alvarez on the bench despite coach ​Lionel Scaloni saying the Atletico ​Madrid player was available after recovering ⁠from an ankle injury.
The Kansas City Star on MSN

The special connection between Algeria and Argentina coaches ahead of game in KC

The coaches of the teams that will play a World Cup match in Kansas City on Tuesday have a special connection.
AOL

Fans board buses for Argentina vs Algeria match at Arrowhead Stadium

Connect KC26's Stadium Connect service was put to the test for Kansas City's first World Cup match Tuesday. Fans started lining up for the buses at Graceway Church in Raytown about 4 p.m. Tuesday. They started running right about 5 p.
New York Post on MSN

Brawl erupts between mob of Argentinian and Algerian soccer fans in Times Square ahead of World Cup showdown

A brawl erupted between a mob of Argentinian and Algerian soccer fans in Times Square ahead of their World Cup showdown Tuesday, police said. Wild video shows one mass of soccer supporters shoving its group of rivals before the crowd descends into chaos,

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