Argentina leads Algeria 3-0 with Messi's hat trick in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 12:26 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Argentina plays Algeria in matchday one of the 2026 World Cup in Kansas City, with Lionel Messi scoring a hat trick. Messi's goals bring his World Cup total to 16, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the all-time record. The match is part of a busy day in the tournament, which includes other fixtures such as Portugal vs. DR Congo and England vs. Croatia. Norway also defeated Iraq 4-1 earlier today, while France claimed a 3-1 victory over Senegal.
- •Argentina leads Algeria 3-0 in Kansas City.
- •Lionel Messi scores a hat trick, tying World Cup goal record.
- •Norway defeats Iraq 4-1 and France beats Senegal 3-1.
- •Other matches today include Portugal vs. DR Congo and England vs. Croatia.
- •Final day of matchday one fixtures in the World Cup.
- 12:26 PMYahoo Sports — Wednesday Cannon Fodder: World Cup Day 7
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