2026 World Cup: Argentina thrashes Algeria with Messi hat-trick

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: June 17, 2026Country: Argentina

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2026 World Cup: Argentina thrashes Algeria with Messi hat-trick

Argentina thrashed Algeria 3-0 in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup in Kansas City, USA. Lionel Messi scored a historic hat-trick, tying Miroslav Klose's record of 16 World Cup goals. Algeria, confident after friendly wins over the Netherlands and Bolivia, were outclassed by the defending champions.

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Argentina thrashed Algeria 3-0 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on June 17, 2026, in the first match of Group J of the 2026 World Cup. Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick (17', 60', and a third goal not detailed in the article), tying Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record. The Algerians, led by Houssem Aouar, held out for 15 minutes before succumbing to Argentine pressure. Despite a save by goalkeeper Zidane, Messi sealed the victory in the second half.

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