The Algerian Football Federation has lodged a formal complaint with FIFA following refereeing decisions made during their 3-0 World Cup opening loss to Argentina. The African nation contends that Lionel Messi and Alexis Mac Allister were incredibly fortunate to escape red cards,

KC2026 blamed FIFA for the troubles. “The primary challenge occurred at stadium entry, where operational constraints created congestion that affected all modes of transportation

In its opener on Tuesday night, Algeria lost 3-0 to the defending World Cup champions at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Meanwhile, Jordan also lost its opener, 3-1 to Austria later in the evening.

Lionel Messi used the front of his white-and-blue, sweat-soaked jersey to wipe the tears from his eyes, a flood of emotions cracking his usually calm, confident demeanor after he gave Argentina an early lead in its World Cup opener against Algeria.

Lionel Messi starred against Algeria and Kylian Mbappé against Senegal on Tuesday. Wednesday sees Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal face DR Congo.