Rodrigo De Paul: Messi Goal Puts Argentina 1-0 Up Over Algeria

rodrigo de paul watched Argentina seize control after Messi scored against Algeria in World Cup 2026 live action. The goal turned the match sharply in Argentina’s favor and left Algeria chasing the game while the South Americans played with real assuredness.

Messi And Zidane

Messi’s finish was the decisive moment. He also had another effort fly toward goal after spotting Zidane off his line, but that attempt sailed onto the top of the netting.

The goal came after Messi had already changed the temperature of the match. Argentina were firmly in control of proceedings, and the strike galvanized them even further.

Argentina’s High Press

Algeria kept trying to work the ball despite Argentina’s high press. Boudaoui and Chaibi helped them get into advanced positions, but they could not find the killer pass.

That was the friction inside Algeria’s response. They moved forward enough to threaten territory, yet Argentina kept them from turning possession into a clean chance.

Mbappe And Haaland Earlier

Earlier today, Kylian Mbappe scored two against Senegal. Haaland added two and an assist of his own against Iraq.

Those numbers sit alongside Messi’s goal as part of a productive day for elite attackers, but this match is still defined by Argentina’s control after the breakthrough. Algeria have to solve the press and sharpen the final ball if they want to turn pressure into anything more than possession in advanced areas.