Lionel Messi and Argentina begin their World Cup title defense on Tuesday against Algeria. Messi and Co. will try to avoid the same fate they experienced in their World Cup opener four years ago. A stunning loss to Saudi Arabia turned out to be the only slip-up on the run to the title in Qatar.

We're into day four of the World Cup and boy are we motoring through the games now. Already we find ourselves looking ahead to Group F fixtures later today, including arguably the competition's most intriguing side,

Argentina are not among the top few favourites at the 2026 World Cup, but La Albiceleste still boast world-class talent.

Spain are yet to threaten the Cabo Verde defence more than 30 minutes into their opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Atlanta, with the Blue Sharks channeling all their efforts into defence for now.

Fabrizio Romano has just provided an injury update on three Argentina stars at the World Cup, including Lionel Messi. The tournament kicked off last Thursday, but Argentina’s first group stage match is not until Tuesday night.

Spain v Cape Verde LIVE: Lamine Yamal on bench for World Cup opener against huge underdogs - Yamal has been given for a bench role against the World Cup debutants

SportsLine's Jon Eimer reveals his Tunisia vs. Sweden best bets for World Cup 2026 action on Sunday