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Star turn · FIFA World Cup 2026
Argentina v Algeria
Argentina begin Messi's last dance
Tue, Jun 16, 8:00 PM JA📍 GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium · United StatesMatchday 1
Why it matters
The defending champions open the defence of their crown — and all eyes are on Lionel Messi’s record sixth World Cup, which begins here.
Messi turns 39 before Argentina’s group stage ends. Every match could be the final World Cup appearance of the greatest player of his generation.