Argentina scores four goals against Algeria in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 3:00 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Argentina faced Algeria in their World Cup opener on June 17, securing three points with a 4-0 victory. Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick, matching the World Cup goals record with 16. The first half concluded with Argentina leading 1-0, before they added three more in the second half. Algeria had a goal ruled offside early in the match and will aim to bounce back against Jordan in their next game.
- •Argentina scores four goals against Algeria
- •Lionel Messi nets a hat-trick
- •Messi ties World Cup goals record at 16
- •Algeria's early goal ruled offside
- •Next match for Algeria is against Jordan
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Argentina beat Algeria and make the perfect start to their World Cup 🔥
"+3 points for La Albiceleste.For their World Cup opener, Argentina faced Algeria.After a first half that ended with a simple 1-0 scoreline, La Albiceleste opened up a bit more in the second half.Autho...
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