Of course, the greatest of all time started his 2026 tournament campaign with a stunning outside-the-box opener vs. Algeria.
Hang this now-iconic World Cup photo of the Messi goal in the Louvre.
ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of Lionel Messi's performances for Inter Miami and Argentina.
KANSAS CITY, MO — Lionel Messi opened his 2026 World Cup with three goals against Algeria, tying him for first on the all-time men's scoring list with 16 career goals in soccer's biggest tournament.
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