Argentina players took part in a pre-match training session in Kansas City, United States, on 15 June 2026, sharpening preparations ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J opener against Algeria on 16 June. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Defender Nicolas Otamendi of Argentina was spotted at the squad's training session in Kansas City on 15 June 2026, as the side readied for their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J clash with Algeria. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Midfielder Leandro Paredes of Argentina trained with the squad in Kansas City on 15 June 2026, as the defending champions fine-tuned their game plan ahead of the Group J encounter with Algeria at the FIFA World Cup 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Lionel Messi attended Argentina's training session in Kansas City, United States, on 15 June 2026, as the captain prepared to lead the defending champions in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J opener against Algeria. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Lionel Messi was seen on the training pitch in Kansas City on 15 June 2026 as Argentina put in a focused session before their FIFA World Cup 2026 meeting with Algeria in Group J. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Captain Lionel Messi led Argentina's preparations in Kansas City on 15 June 2026, with the squad running tactical drills ahead of their Group J opener against Algeria at the FIFA World Cup 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Argentina, the reigning FIFA World Cup champions, trained under the watchful eye of their coaching staff in Kansas City on 15 June 2026 as Lionel Messi and teammates geared up for the Group J clash with Algeria. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Lionel Messi joined his Argentina teammates for a final pre-match training run in Kansas City, United States, on 15 June 2026, one day before their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J showdown with Algeria. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
All attention falls on Lionel Messi as Argentina prepare to open their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Algeria in Group J at Kansas City, United States, on 16 June 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)