[UPDATED] Argentina's Messi plays in record sixth World Cup (opens original article in a new tab)

Lionel Messi became the first man to play in six World Cup tournaments when he started for Argentina in their opening match against Algeria in Kansas City.

• Lionel Messi played in his sixth World Cup tournament
• Messi started for Argentina in their opening match against Algeria
• Messi became the first man to play in six World Cup tournaments