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World Cup what to know: Argentina's Lionel Messi kicks off expected last hurrah against Algeria
KU fans, Lawrence residents embrace team Algeria ahead of World Cup opener vs Argentina
Lionel Scaloni Makes Julian Alvarez Announcement Before Algeria Game

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Scaloni: 'The whole planet' awaits Messi's 200th cap as Argentina opens World Cup against Algeria
Lionel Scaloni tends to be pensive about a lot of things, but especially when the subject turns to another Lionel — a much more famous one, arguably the most famous athlete in the world, and one the Argentina coach gets to see on a daily basis.

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With Lionel Messi fit, Argentina boss calm ahead of 2026 World Cup opener
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Lionel Messi remains football's biggest attraction: Scaloni's 'whole planet' verdict for World Cup
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Team Algeria held community event at KU's Rock Chalk Park

The Algerian men’s soccer team is using Lawrence as a base camp for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On Thursday, that included a community event with fans.
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When and Where to watch Argentina vs Algeria; know all details

Lionel Messi-led Argentina launch their FIFA World Cup title defence at Kansas City Stadium against two-time African champions Algeria in Group J on Wednesday.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 day 6, today's schedule: France vs Senegal, Iraq vs Norway, Argentina vs Algeria

Day 6 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 is a highly anticipated one, with some of the tournament's finalists set to be in action. The day begins with runners-up France taking on Senegal in a Group I clash.
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Algeria qualifies for World Cup as Amoura maintains hot streak

Algeria secured a 3-0 victory over Somalia and qualified for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday as Wolfsburg's Mohamed Amoura netted two goals.Riyad Mahrez,
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Argentina 'calm' with Lionel Messi, Emiliano Martínez and Julián Álvarez fit ahead of Algeria

Argentina national team manager Lionel Scaloni ensured the squad is calm ahead of the match against Algeria on Tuesday night in Kansas City, as players return from injuries just in time to debut in the 2026 World Cup.

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