Defending champions Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, are aiming for their fourth World Cup title.

Messi, who turns 39 on June 24, is looking to make Argentina the first back-to-back World Cup winner since Pelé's Brazil.

When Argentina plays Algeria on Tuesday and Portugal takes on Congo on Wednesday, two of soccer’s most storied players will begin what will likely be their last runs at the World Cup

World Cup co-favorite France takes the field Tuesday at MetLife Stadium to highlight a slate of four group stage matches that also includes Lionel Messi and reigning champion Argentina. A full day of soccer is scheduled to start at 3 p.

Group-stage World Cup days rarley get better than this. Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland are all in action. Follow live updates with ESPN.

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