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Messi, Argentina begin World Cup title defence against Algeria: All to know

Al Jazeera Jun 16, 2026 3h ago ⏱ 1 min read 👁 5 views

Messi, Argentina begin World Cup title defence against Algeria: All to know

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Superstar Lionel Messi is back for a sixth World Cup and leads Argentina into their group match debut against Algeria. This story was reported by Al Jazeera. For more International news in Kenya, stay tuned to Masaa.

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