Lionel Messi scores stunning hat-trick as Argentina defeat Algeria, while Kylian Mbappé nets two in France’s win over Senegal

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland produced one of the most memorable days in FIFA World Cup history on Tuesday.

LOS ANGELES: Lionel Messi's Argentina and Kylian Mbappe's France, the two teams that contested a thrilling World Cup final four years ago, roar into the 2026 tournament on Tuesday…

FIFA World Cup 2026's sixth matchday features defending champions Argentina and 2022 runners-up France kicking off their campaigns. Norway's Erling Haaland makes his debut…

France take on Senegal in a repeat of their famous 2002 opener while Messi's Argentina face Algeria in Kansas City.

World Cup 2026 preview: France vs Senegal, Iraq vs Norway and Argentina vs Algeria as Mbappé, Haaland and Messi headline heavyweight clashes and dark horses.

Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France overcame early wobbles to open their World Cup account with a 3-1 win against Senegal on Tuesday while reigning champions Argentina prepared…

Lionel Messi begins what is expected to be his final World Cup campaign as Argentina faces Algeria, while France launches its title bid against Senegal.

Champions Argentina and runners-up France finally join the fray, along with dark horse Norway and Austria, but potential for upsets is high.

Follow live updates and analysis from the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Argentina face Algeria in their opener with Lionel Messi leading, plus France vs Senegal and more coverage.

A Lionel Messi hat trick stunned fans for Argentina vs. Algeria to kick of the 2026 World Cup. Follow the match live for highlights and analysis

France begins FIFA World Cup 2026 with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Senegal, showcasing resilience despite early discomfort. | Football News

Minute-by-minute report: The reigning champions start their campaign against the Fennecs. Join Jonathan Howcroft for updates

The World Cup might be less than a week old, but the goal scoring at this year's tourney has been sublime. Argentina's Lionel Messi netted three goals the same day France's Kylian…

There are many players capable of shaping this World Cup, but no two can combine greatness and drama like these two.

The 19th game of the 2026 World Cup involves the defending champions and Lionel Messi.

Argentina began their defense of the World Cup title won in Qatar 2022 on Tuesday with a 3-0 thrashing of Algeria, in the Group J opener of the 2026 World Cup, played at Arrowhead…

Argentina open defence of their World Cup crown with a Lionel Messi-inspired 3-0 win against Algeria at 2026 edition.

Elsewhere, Kylian Mbappe rewrote some records as France turned on the style after the tournament’s biggest refereeing controversy so far

La jornada del Mundial 2026 dejó victorias de Francia y Noruega, mientras Argentina cerró el día con autoridad ante Argelia, con Messi como protagonista del debut albiceleste.

Lionel Messi made history in the FIFA World Cup 2026. He became the first player to play in six World Cups. Messi also scored a hat-trick against Algeria. This tied Miroslav…