Argentina have started their World Cup 2026 in dazzling fashion. Lionel Messi’s first career hat-trick in the global finals was the exclamation point of a celebratory night for the Albiceleste at Kansas City Stadium.
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The Qatar 2022 winners were in control nearly the whole way against an Algeria side that was powerless to stop the force that is Messi, who pulled level with Germany legend Miroslav Klose for the most World Cup goals with 16.
The Argentinean talisman, Lionel Messi scores three goals on his opening game, scoring at 17, 60 and 76th minute, the match ended after 90+7 minutes.
