Lionel Messi nets hat-trick as Argentina beats Algeria 3-0
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 7:10 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Lionel Messi scored all three goals for Argentina in a 3-0 victory over Algeria during the World Cup group stage on June 17. This performance allowed Messi to match Miroslav Klose's record of 16 World Cup goals. The win keeps Argentina on track for the Round of 32, with their next match against Austria scheduled for June 22. IShowSpeed, a Cristiano Ronaldo fan, expressed dismay at Messi's success, posting a message urging Algeria to perform better.
- •Messi scores a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria.
- •Argentina aims to advance to the Round of 32.
- •Next match for Argentina is against Austria on June 22.
- •Messi ties Miroslav Klose for most World Cup goals with 16.
- •IShowSpeed reacts negatively to Messi's performance.
- 7:10 AMYahoo Sports — IShowSpeed issues gloomy response to Lionel Messi dominating Algeria
"Cristiano Ronaldo fan IShowSpeed had to watch on as Lionel Messi scored a World Cup hat-trick against Algeria during the latest round of group games. The South American outfit secured a 3-0 win on the night, with the Inter Miami star scoring all three of his country’s goals.
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