Argentina - Algeria: “Everyone saw it...”, Petkovic's heavy insinuation about Messi's stud on Mandi (2026 World Cup)

Algeria lost 3-0 to Argentina in the 2026 World Cup. Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick and equaled Miroslav Klose's record (16 World Cup goals). In the first half, Messi unintentionally stepped on Aïssa Mandi's ankle, a foul not punished by referee Szymon Marciniak or VAR. Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic said in the press conference: 'Everyone saw it, including me. After the match, I saw the footage, but I don't want to talk too much about it,' insinuating favorable treatment for Messi.