Argentina, the reigning World Cup champions, have commenced their qualifying campaign for the 2026 tournament with a match against Algeria. The game began at 3:00 AM Dutch time. Lionel Messi played a key role, scoring two goals for Argentina during the match. This marks the start of Argentina’s journey to defend their title and compete for another World Cup victory. The match signifies Argentina’s official entry into the 2026 World Cup qualification process. Messi’s performance highlights his continued importance to the national team. The outcome of this match sets the tone for Argentina’s aspirations in the upcoming qualifiers.