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Messi Scores Twice, Reaches 15 World Cup Goals in Argentina's Qualifier Win
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Messi Scores Twice, Reaches 15 World Cup Goals in Argentina's Qualifier Win

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Lionel Messi scored twice for Argentina in their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Algeria.
  • His second goal, a rebound from a shot by Alexis Mac Allister, put Argentina up 2-0.
  • Messi's brace brought his World Cup goal tally to 15, tying him with Ronaldo Nazario for second place on the all-time list.

Lionel Messi netted a brace for Argentina in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Algeria, securing a commanding 2-0 lead. The star forward capitalized on a rebound from a shot by teammate Alexis Mac Allister, calmly slotting the ball home with his right foot.

This decisive second goal not only extended Argentina's advantage but also marked a significant personal milestone for Messi. With this brace, he has now accumulated 15 goals in World Cup tournaments. This achievement places him in a tie for second place on the all-time World Cup scorers list, alongside Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazario.

Messi is now just one goal shy of the record held by Germany's Miroslav Klose, who has scored 16 goals in World Cups. The match, held at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, saw Argentina begin their campaign on a high note, with Messi's performance being a key highlight.

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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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