Petkovic said he has never created a plan to stop one specific player. Argentina are considered favorites in a group that also includes Austria and Jordan.
Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic says no special plans for Lionel Messi in World Cup opener
Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic says he will not build a game plan around stopping Lionel Messi when Algeria meet Argentina in the 2026 World Cup opener at Kansas City Stadium.
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