The Albiceleste starts its title defense against Algeria, looking to become the first South American team to secure three points

Paraguay and Ecuador suffered opening defeats, while Brazil and Uruguay were held to a draw, prompting questions about how far CONMEBOL’s contenders can go

The team coached by Mauricio Pochettino took center stage and did not hold off in its debut

‘Dibu’ Martínez is back in action, but concerns over Nicolás Tagliafico’s fitness and Leonardo Balerdi’s replacement by Marcos Senesi have unsettled the Albiceleste camp

The Tri were the just winners in a match that saw the youngest-ever Mexican player to feature in a World Cup

The opening ceremony at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City had music shows that mixed traditions and modern Latin American music

The tournament, held at three countries for the first time, will be the largest in history

Mexico’s most iconic ground, it was the venue for the exploits of Pelé and Maradona, and it’ll host a record third tournament opening game

The team coached by Lionel Scaloni won on their first tryout, but with new injuries and players returning, the next one could be crucial