Lionel Messi live stats today: Updated World Cup goals, highlights from Argentina vs. Algeria

Lionel Messi and Argentina (La Albiceleste) are set to face Algeria in their Group J opener at 9 p.m. ET. The match is part of World Cup group stage play, with live stats and highlights being tracked for Messi's individual performance. Specific goal totals and match outcomes were not yet available in the excerpt, indicating the article was published in anticipation of the game.