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Argentina v Algeria: Group J - FIFA World Cup 2026

Messi ties all-time WC goals record to kick Argentina's title defence

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Argentina started their World Cup title defence in a nervy fashion, but then Lionel Messi reminded all 69,045 at Kansas City Stadium that he, in fact, still Lionel Messi. The 38-year-old announced his arrival at the 2026 World Cup with a stunning rocket and then proceeded to add two more goals to give Argentina a 3-0 win over Algeria. It also put him on the record books. Messi is now tied on all-time World Cup goals with Miroslav Klose with 16 goals, though the German remains in the lead due to less matches played.

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‘Why not?’ - Messi has the ‘magic’ for second World Cup win

Lionel Messi possesses the magic to lead Argentina to a second consecutive World Cup title following their 2022 triumph in Qatar. Former team-mate Pablo Zabaleta believes the veteran forward is perfectly supported by his national and Inter Miami colleagues, allowing him to save his energy for crucial moments. Zabaleta says the current tactical setup is ideal for the GOAT.

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Juventus' pursuit of 'eccentric' Martinez backed by Zoff

Italy legend Dino Zoff has given his blessing to Juventus' pursuit of Emiliano Martinez, insisting the Argentine's eccentric personality is no barrier to success in Turin. The iconic former goalkeeper also weighed in on the futures of Dusan Vlahovic and long-term target Domenico Berardi as the Bianconeri look to rebuild.

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Standings

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PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1الجيش الملكي crestالجيش الملكي2118017686856
W
L
W
W
W
2الفتح الرياضي crestالفتح الرياضي22170350153553
W
W
W
W
W
3الوداد الرياضي crestالوداد الرياضي22171460223852
L
W
W
W
W
4نهضة بركان crestنهضة بركان2198440221835
D
W
L
D
W
5اتحاد تواركة crestاتحاد تواركة22100942291333
W
W
W
L
L
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