2026 World Cup - Argentina: Lionel Messi responds to Algeria and Ibrahim Maza

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Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI

News Editor

16.06.26 21:00 World Cup

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The showdown between Algeria and Argentina is fast approaching. Just days after Ibrahim Maza's bold statements, Lionel Messi made it clear that La Albiceleste has no intention of surrendering their world crown.

With only a few days left before Argentina faces Algeria in the 2026 World Cup, Lionel Messi has delivered a message that seems a direct response to Ibrahim Maza’s recent remarks. The young Algerian international had openly expressed his ambition to defeat La Albiceleste and its superstar in the highly anticipated clash set for June 17.

However, the Argentine captain has no intention of relinquishing his throne so easily. After his team’s 3-0 victory over Iceland in a warm-up match, the world champion was quick to highlight the collective strength of Lionel Scaloni’s squad.

"Make no mistake, beating us will be tough because this team is hungry for victory and has an incredibly strong fighting spirit," he declared.

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Nonetheless, Messi’s message hasn’t gone unnoticed as the tournament draws near. Riding a seven-game winning streak, the Argentines seem poised to defend their world title. Meanwhile, Vladimir Petkovic’s squad now knows exactly what to expect against a determined Albiceleste, hell-bent on maintaining their status as global football’s benchmark.

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