Argentina’s Messi makes World Cup history with record sixth appearance

Argentina’s forward #10 Lionel Messi gestures in front of the ball alongside Algeria’s midfielder #22 Ibrahim Maza and Algeria’s forward #09 Amine Gouiri during the 2026 World Cup Group J football match between Argentina and Algeria at the Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City on June 16, 2026. — AFP pic

Wednesday, 17 Jun 2026 9:14 AM MYT

KANSAS CITY, June 17 — Lionel Messi became the first player to appear in six World Cup tournaments when he started for Argentina in their opening match against Algeria in Kansas City on Tuesday.

The 38-year-old, who captained the South American nation to the title four years ago in Qatar, is also winning his 200th international cap. — AFP

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