- Lionel Messi and Argentina open their 2026 World Cup against Algeria on Tuesday, June 16 at 9:00 p.m. ET in Kansas City — a must-watch opener.
- Argentina are FIFA No. 1 and the defending 2022 champions, appearing in their 19th World Cup — can Messi do it again?
- Algeria, ranked 28th, are making their fifth World Cup (best finish: Round of 16 in 2014) — the classic underdog storyline and upset potential.
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