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Argentina's Lionel Messi scores hat-trick against Algeria in World Cup opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 4:26 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Argentina's Lionel Messi scores hat-trick against Algeria in World Cup opener

Summary

Lionel Messi scored all three goals in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria in their World Cup opener on June 17, 2026. The performance marked a significant achievement, moving Messi to level with Miroslav Klose with 16 World Cup goals. Mike Tyson shared an image on X of himself wearing a Diego Maradona-signed Argentina shirt, drawing attention to his long-standing wish for Messi to sign it as well. Tyson's post came during Messi's standout performance, reigniting discussions about the legacies of both Argentine soccer legends brought together through the shared shirt.

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By the Numbers

•Argentina leads World Cup opening match 3-0 against Algeria.
•Messi's hat-trick elevates him to 16 World Cup goals.
•Mike Tyson connects Maradona and Messi in social media post.
•Tyson hopes Messi will sign a Maradona-signed Argentina shirt.

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4:26 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Tyson posts reminder of his Lionel Messi-Diego Maradona wish as Argentina dominate Algeria

What they're saying

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Mike Tyson joined the Lionel Messi conversation with one image and one emoji, but the timing made the post feel bigger than a simple Argentina tribute. Messi’s hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria has pushed him back to the center of the World Cup, and Tyson’s post arrived right as that reaction was exploding.
— Yahoo Sports

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