Messi brace gives Argentina 2-0 lead over Algeria at World Cup

Lionel Messi scored both goals to put Argentina 2-0 up against Algeria during the first half of their World Cup group-stage match at Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri, according to the match broadcast.

Argentina extended its lead over Algeria early in the match at Arrowhead with Lionel Messi scoring twice, putting the defending champions up 2-0. The goals build on Messi's earlier goal in the 16th minute, as reported by The Zioneer at 04:21 Jerusalem. Argentina, the reigning world champion, opened its 2026 World Cup campaign against Algeria tonight. The match is being played in Missouri, where the city of Lawrence, Kansas — roughly an hour's drive from Arrowhead — has embraced the Algerian team, as reported by Middle East Eye.

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