Julián Álvarez had a classy response for Tom Holland after the actor sent him a message of support before the Argentina national team's World Cup opener. Argentina are preparing to begin their title defence,

Lionel Messi and Argentina kick off their World Cup title defence against Algeria in Kansas City, with La Albiceleste aiming to continue their red-hot form.

Iraq will play their first World Cup game in 40 years when they take on Norway at 11pm BST (6pm ET). The game takes place at the Boston Stadium, Massachusetts. World champions Argentina start the defence of their campaign against Algeria in Kansas.

Two of the tournament favourites kick their World Cup campaigns off on Tuesday, with each of the last two winners of the competition, reigning champions Argentina and 2018 victors France, in

Mindful of what happened four years ago in Qatar, and just hours after seeing his Tunisia counterpart Sabri Lamouchi fired following a tournament-opening loss, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni issued a quick reminder to his countrymen Monday as the defending World Cup holders prepared to launch their title defence.

Argentina begin their defence of the World Cup title, with all eyes on Lionel Messi as he begins his quest for another crown