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Is Messi playing in the World Cup opener against Algeria?

Katherine Langford

Editor-in-Chief · Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 12:12 AM

Is Messi playing in the World Cup opener against Algeria? — First Coast News Sports JAX, Nocatee Sports news — Image: First Coast News Sports JAX

Messi and Argentina are starting their bid to become the first back-to-back World Cup champions in 62 years.

Source: First Coast News Sports JAX

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