The Granada goalkeeper has to hope it goes better than his last start, when Zidane and Algeria gave up Lionel Messi's first-ever hat trick at the World Cup. From NFL plays to coll

Argentina star Lionel Messi deserved a red card, the complaint says, but no foul was even called during the game in KC.

Lionel Messi used the front of his white-and-blue, sweat-soaked jersey to wipe the tears from his eyes, a flood of emotions cracking his usually calm, confident demeanor after he gave Argentina an early lead in its World Cup opener against Algeria.

Lionel Messi starred against Algeria and Kylian Mbappé against Senegal on Tuesday. Wednesday sees Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal face DR Congo.

Lionel Messi and Argentina take on Algeria in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 9:00 p.m. ET from Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, MO. Argentina, ranked first by FIFA, are appearing at their 19th World Cup,