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Lionel Messi marked his 200th appearance for Argentina during the nations FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Algeria, adding another milestone to one of footballs greatest careers. The 38-year-old captain became only the third mens player to reach 200 international caps while extending his record as the most-capped World Cup player. A world champion, two-time Copa Amrica winner and holder of multiple World Cup records, Messis latest landmark further underlines his extraordinary longevity and enduring importance to Argentina as they begin their title defence.

Greatest ever or second-best behind Cristiano Ronaldo? It doesn't matter. Zlatan Ibrahimovi and Thierry Henry are tired of discussing where Lionel Messi, their former FC Barcelona teammate, ranks among the top footballers of all time. "For me, that has to stop," Henry said during FOX's pregame show prior to Argentina's 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Algeria on Tuesday. "Were going to see Cristiano tomorrow. I think we should not separate greats. We should celebrate them." Ibrahimovi and Henry wouldn't declare Messi the GOAT, but they haven't seen, or played with, anyone like him. "I dont believe we will get another Messi, because hes special," Ibrahimovi said. "Hes natural. Its like the game was built for him. Everything he touches becomes gold. And he has a team that is ready to die for him. Him winning another World Cup will not change his status as the greatest. Its just another trophy in the trophy room." Messi and Argentina enter the 2026 World Cup trying to defend their crown. In the 2022 World Cup, Messi had seven goals and three assists, while earning the Golden Boot. He scored twice in the final to lift Argentina over France. He ranks first in goals and assists for Argentina's National Team. There's not much more he can do to cement his status in the history books. In fact, his presence at the 2026 World Cup is a luxury as many believed he'd go out on the high note of winning in 2022. All the more reason to simply sit back and drink his talent in. "We enjoy him," Ibrahimovi said. "We played with him. And as long as he plays, we should enjoy him." While Ibrahimovi, Henry and Messi shared the pitch at Barcelona for just one season, the trio certainly share an endless amount of respect for one another, especially for the one who still straps up his cleats.

Despite an issue-filled offseason, Rice enters the 2026 campaign with a promising on-field outlook

The Yankeesoffense exploded in support of Gerrit Cole as New York took their series opener against the White Sox, 12-2, on Tuesday night.It's the team's eighth game this season with 10-plus runs this season. New York posted 15 hits with all nine starters getting at least one knock.Here are the takeaways....-The White Sox entered Tuesday with the fourth most home runs in MLB, and showed that power early. Andrew Benintendi took Cole deep with a two-out homer to give Chicago an early 1-0 lead after one.But Cole would settle down, retiring 13 straight through five innings. He'd pitch into trouble in the sixth, allowing a run on an infield single by Luisangel Acuna, but the former AL Cy Young winner would get out of it and deliver six solid innings for the Yankees.Cole finished tossing 90 pitches (59 strikes), allowing two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out six batters.-Davis Martin had allowed just three home runs all season (13 starts). He went up against the Yankees, who entered Tuesday with the most home runs in MLB (102). Which side will blink? Well, Spencer Jones took Martin deep in the second to knot the game at 1-1 with a screamer into the second deck in right field.Then luck was on the Yankees' side in the third. An excuse-me swing by J.C. Escarra resulted in a leadoff double, then Anthony Volpe hit a hopper to second base, but first baseman Jacob Gonzalez didn't cover first, allowing runners on the corners. Ben Rice walked to load the bases before Cody Bellinger lined a two-run single to give the Yankees the lead. Jones walked with the bases loaded before Jose Caballero drove in the team's fourth run of the inning with a sac fly.Rice added on with a towering two-run shot in the fourth. His 20 homers are now tied for third in the majors. Paul Goldschmidt added a two-run shot to put the Yankees up 9-1 and knocked Martin out of the game. Martin entered the contest with a 2.41 ERA, second-best in the AL, which has been raised to 3.31 ERA.-Ryan McMahon had an RBI single and Jones scored after pitcher Chris Murphy threw a dribbler from Escarra away to account for all runs in a six-run fourth inning.In the eighth with Acuna pitching, Caballero launched his seventh homer of the season.Game MVP: Entire Yankees lineupDifficult to pick one bat in this one. They all did their job to knock around the White Sox's best starter.HighlightsCody Bellinger brings in two! pic.twitter.com/Q2Cr4ff8F9 SNY Yankees (@snyyankees) June 16, 2026Spencer Jones walks in a run pic.twitter.com/Np0AbjR2RA SNY Yankees (@snyyankees) June 17, 2026HOME RUN NUMBER 20 FOR BEN RICE! pic.twitter.com/zDGSXNBKRR SNY Yankees (@snyyankees) June 17, 2026GOLDY BOMB.Paul Goldschmidt makes it 9-1 Yankees! pic.twitter.com/gBQIjWlS6J SNY Yankees (@snyyankees) June 17, 2026SPENCER JONES' FIRST YANKEE STADIUM HOME RUN! pic.twitter.com/u1cFzX208G SNY Yankees (@snyyankees) June 16, 2026

Erling Haaland took just 29 minutes to score his first ever World Cup goal on his tournament debut against Iraq on Tuesday. By the end, he had scored twice in a convincing 4-1 victory and delivered on his tag as one of this tournament's biggest stars.