Messi Returns to Argentina
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Lionel Messi marked his return to the Argentine national team with a goal, scoring his 117th in a 3-0 friendly victory over Iceland. The 38-year-old expressed confidence in Argentina's chances for the 2026 World Cup, emphasizing the team's fighting spirit.
Heavyweights Argentina and France start World Cup quests
- Argentina and France, finalists from the previous World Cup, begin their 2026 tournament campaigns on Tuesday. - Lionel Messi is set to play in his sixth World Cup, with coach Lionel Scaloni confirming his fitness. - France, led by Kylian Mbappé, faces Senegal, aiming to avoid a repeat of their 2002 opening-match loss.
World Cup Prediction: Argentina Face Tough Test Against Algeria
- Defending champions Argentina begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Algeria in Kansas City. - Argentina aims to become the third nation to successfully defend a World Cup title, boasting …
World Cup 2026: Argentina Begins Title Defense Against Algeria
- Argentina begins its 2026 World Cup title defense against Algeria in Kansas City. - Captain Lionel Messi leads a squad aiming for a fourth World Cup title and second consecutive win. - Coach Lionel …
Argentina vs. Algeria: Contrasting Expectations Ahead of World Cup Clash; Messi Expected to Play
- Argentine and Algerian media anticipate their World Cup match with different expectations: Argentina expects a confident win, while Algeria sees it as a historic opportunity. - Lionel Messi is expec…
Scaloni: Messi will be even more crucial for Argentina in the World Cup
- Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni stated that Lionel Messi will be even more crucial in the upcoming World Cup than in the previous one. - Scaloni confirmed that striker Julián Álvarez is recovering …
Scaloni: Argentina's 2026 World Cup journey 'not defined by the first match'
- Argentina, the reigning 2022 champions, are set to debut in the 2026 World Cup against Algeria without any injured players. - Coach Lionel Scaloni stated that the first match, while important, is no…
Argentina rally around 'competitive animal' Messi ahead of World Cup opener
- Lionel Messi's importance to Argentina's World Cup campaign was emphasized by coach Lionel Scaloni and teammate Nicolas Otamendi. - Scaloni confirmed Messi has recovered from a muscle strain and is …
Twenty years after his first World Cup goal, Messi inspires Argentina again
- Lionel Messi is set to mark the 20th anniversary of his first World Cup goal during Argentina's match against Algeria in the 2026 tournament. - The star player scored his debut World Cup goal in 200…