TOPSHOT - (COMBO) This combination of pictures created on June 16, 2026 shows (L to R) Argentinian forward Lionel Messi running with the ball during the World Cup 2006 round of 16 football game Argentina vs. Mexico, 24 June 2006 at Leipzig stadium; Argentina's striker Lionel Messi kicking the ball during Argentina vs Nigeria their Group B first round 2010 World Cup football match on June 12, 2010 at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg; Argentina's forward and captain Lionel Messi running with the ball during the semi-final football match between Netherlands and Argentina of the FIFA World Cup at The Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo on July 9, 2014; Argentina's forward Lionel Messi controlling the ball during the Russia 2018 World Cup Group D football match between Nigeria and Argentina at the Saint Petersburg Stadium in Saint Petersburg on June 26, 2018, Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi controlling the ball during the Qatar 2022 World Cup final football match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, north of Doha on December 18, 2022; and Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi controlling the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group J football match between Argentina and Algeria at the Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City on June 16, 2026. Lionel Messi became the first man to play in six World Cup tournaments when he started for Argentina in their opening match against Algeria in Kansas City on June 16, 2026. The 38-year-old, who captained the South American nation to the title four years ago in Qatar, also won his 200th international cap. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)