Yahoo Sports reports: Football legend Lionel Messi has become the first player to make a sixth World Cup appearance as he started Argentina's opening match at this year's tournament against Algeria on Tuesday. It's also his 200th appearance for the national team, with which he won the World Cup title in Qatar four years ago.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 17, 2026 1:26 AM
Messi becomes first play to make sixth World Cup appearance
Football legend Lionel Messi has become the first player to make a sixth World Cup appearance as he started Argentina's opening match at this year's tournament against Algeria on Tuesday. It's also his 200th appearance for the national team, with which he won the World Cup title in Qatar four years ago.
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