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Messi, Argentina begin World Cup title defence against Algeria: All to know

Superstar Lionel Messi is back for a sixth World Cup and leads Argentina into their group match debut against Algeria.

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Messi, Argentina begin World Cup title defence against Algeria: All to know

Superstar Lionel Messi is back for a sixth World Cup and leads Argentina into their group match debut against Algeria.

Al JazeeraJun 16, 2026, 2:02 AM

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Saudi Arabia draw 1–1 against Uruguay in World Cup opening game

Abdulelah Alamri gives Saudi Arabia a first-half lead before Maxi Araujo equalises late in the Group H game in Miami. Grouped from 3 articles across 1 sources.

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World Cup: Can Senegal stun France again? Predictions, schedule on Day 6

France take on Senegal in a repeat of their famous 2002 opener while Messi's Argentina face Algeria in Kansas City.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule and how to watch

With 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, it's like "a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks," U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News. Grouped from 8 articles across 5 sources.

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