- Lionel Messi is expected to start Argentina’s World Cup opener in Kansas City (vs. Algeria) and could earn his 200th cap after showing fitness in warmups and scoring in a tuneup vs. Iceland.
- Coach Lionel Scaloni and teammates praise Messi’s global impact and say he remains essential — humble off the pitch, fiercely competitive on it.
- Kansas City is awash in No.10 shirts as fans — some traveling long distances — savor what might be Messi’s last World Cup appearance.
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