Lionel Messi scores early as Argentina play Algeria, adding to his record-making World Cup appearances. Multiple outlets report that Messi becomes the second player to score in five different World Cups, reaching the milestone during Argentina’s match against Algeria. The goal comes early in the game, giving Argentina a 1-0 lead. The reports describe the scoreline as Argentina’s defending-champion advantage shortly after kickoff, with Messi’s strike serving as the decisive moment in the early stages. Both sources frame the match primarily around the historic nature of Messi’s achievement—extending his World Cup goalscoring record across five separate tournaments—while also noting the immediate impact on the game through Argentina’s early lead. No additional details beyond the early goal, the score at the time of reporting, and the milestone are provided in the excerpts.