# Messi’s Record Sixth World Cup Opener

URL: https://technosports.co.in/messis-record-sixth-world-cup-opener/  
Published: 2026-06-13  
Updated: 2026-06-13  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The 2026 World Cup kicks off with a seismic clash: Argentina versus Algeria. Lionel Messi makes history, marking his record-equalling sixth tournament appearance. Can the defending champions secure back-to-back glory? Algeria enters as the ultimate underdog, armed with Riyad Mahrez’s lethal attack. Tune in to Arrowhead Stadium for this Group H showdown. The quest for global supremacy officially begins right now.