Argentina’s World Cup campaign begins Tuesday when the team plays Algeria in Kansas City, Missouri. The match is presented as Argentina’s bid to become the first back-to-back World Cup champion in 62 years. Multiple outlets also frame the game as the start of what could be Lionel Messi’s sixth and possibly final World Cup appearance. Messi’s international record is described as complete after Argentina won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which is characterized as the “one thing missing” from his previously impressive career achievements. The outlets emphasize that the opening match against Algeria is a key early test as Argentina aims to replicate the success of 2022. With the tournament beginning, attention is also focused on whether Messi will continue playing at the World Cup stage beyond this edition. Overall coverage centers on Argentina’s championship ambitions and the significance of Messi’s anticipated World Cup finale.