Messi begins final World Cup as Argentina targets back-to-back titles (opens original article in a new tab)

Lionel Messi begins his final World Cup campaign as Argentina aims to become the first back-to-back champions in over six decades, facing Algeria in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. France also starts its campaign against Senegal.

• Lionel Messi begins his final World Cup campaign as Argentina aims for back-to-back titles
• Argentina faces Algeria in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026
• France starts its campaign against Senegal with Kylian Mbappé leading the team