World Cup 2026: Argentina vs Algeria — Messi double in 60th minute
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Algeria is being played at the Arrowhead Stadium. Lionel Messi scored his second goal on the rebound in the 60th minute after Algeria keeper Luca Zidane pushed away Alexis McAllister's bloodshot. Messi's goal in the 5th minute and Fares Shaibi's goal in the 8th minute were disallowed for offside.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, USA. The match will be refereed by Polish referee Szymon Marciniak.
In the 60th minute, Argentine midfielder Alexis Mack latched on to a ball on the edge of the Allister box and fired low. When Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane couldn't control it properly, Lionel Messi, who ran with awareness, calmly pushed the rebound into the net and sent it into the net. This is Messi's second goal of the match today.
Messi's hat-trick chances were blunted early in the game. His goal was disallowed in the 5th minute as his finish was ruled offside. Minutes earlier, Algeria's Fares Shaibi netted a goal in the 8th minute that was also ruled out for offside.
The competition has so far been moving along at a sharp pace. Both teams are looking to maintain heavy pressure in the midfield and capitalize on opportunities that arise in moments of inattention. The next 30 minutes will be decisive in this clash which is likely to see direct score changes.
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