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Ronaldo and Messi kick off their World Cups with one last match potentially on the line

When Argentina plays Algeria on Tuesday and Portugal takes on Congo on Wednesday, two of soccer’s most storied players will begin what will likely be their last runs at the World Cup.

Curated by Brimstone Editorial Desk · Source: NBC News ·
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  • Primary source: NBC News
  • Published: Jun 16, 2026, 10:32 AM UTC
  • Coverage area: Sports
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