Lionel Messi of Argentina competes during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J fixture against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States, on 16 June 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Gitika Talukdar)
Lionel Messi was at the centre of Argentina's attacking play during the Group J match against Algeria at the FIFA World Cup 2026, held at Kansas City Stadium on 16 June 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Gitika Talukdar)
Lionel Messi celebrates with Argentina teammates after finding the net in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium, United States, on 16 June 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Gitika Talukdar)
Argentina's players rally around Lionel Messi in celebration after his goal against Algeria in the Group J encounter at the FIFA World Cup 2026, Kansas City Stadium, on 16 June 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Gitika Talukdar)
Lionel Messi marks his goal with a personal celebration during Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J meeting with Algeria at Kansas City Stadium on 16 June 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Gitika Talukdar)
Lionel Messi celebrates a goal for Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J fixture against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, on 16 June 2026, boosting the defending champions' Group J standing. (Photo: NationPress/Gitika Talukdar)
Lionel Messi celebrates scoring for Argentina — the reigning World Cup holders — against Algeria in Group J of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Kansas City Stadium, United States, on 16 June 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Gitika Talukdar)
Lionel Messi marks yet another FIFA World Cup 2026 goal against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States, on 16 June 2026, continuing his influential run in the tournament. (Photo: NationPress/Gitika Talukdar)
Lionel Messi celebrates scoring as Argentina look to secure their position in Group J of the FIFA World Cup 2026 against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium, United States, on 16 June 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Gitika Talukdar)
Lionel Messi battles for possession during Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J encounter with Algeria at Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States, on 16 June 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Gitika Talukdar)
Lionel Messi leads Argentina's charge in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J contest against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium, United States, on 16 June 2026, as the defending champions press for a strong group-stage result. (Photo: NationPress/Gitika Talukdar)
Lionel Messi wheels away in celebration after putting Argentina on the scoresheet against Algeria in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match at Kansas City Stadium, United States, on 16 June 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Gitika Talukdar)
Lionel Messi celebrates at full time as Argentina conclude their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, United States, on 16 June 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Gitika Talukdar)