Lionel Messi scores hat-trick as Argentina beats Algeria 3-0 in opener
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 7:33 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Lionel Messi scored all three goals in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria during their World Cup opener on June 17. The goals came in the 17th, 60th, and 76th minutes, marking Messi's first hat-trick in World Cup play and tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most career goals in World Cup history at 16. Argentina's performance dominates headlines and sparks widespread reactions online. Following the hat-trick, the social media platform X experienced technical issues as fans flooded the site for updates and highlights.
- •Argentina leads Group J after the win against Algeria.
- •Messi scored in the 17th, 60th, and 76th minutes.
- •The match was played on June 17, 2026.
- •Messi's hat-trick equaled Miroslav Klose's World Cup scoring record.
- •X's search feature experienced issues after Messi's third goal.
- 7:33 AMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi’s World Cup hat-trick creates incredible full-circle Zinedine Zidane moment
- 3:53 AMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi’s World Cup hat-trick shuts down important X feature
- 3:44 AMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi’s World Cup hat-trick leaves Patrick Mahomes in disbelief
"Lionel Messi’s hat-trick in Argentina’s World Cup opener was not just another milestone, it was a moment that spanned generations as he scored past the son of one of football’s most iconic figures. Messi netted all three goals in a 3-0 win over Algeria, drawing level with Miroslav Klose as the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer.
"Lionel Messi’s World Cup opener against Algeria quickly became the kind of performance that does not stay inside the stadium for long. Argentina’s 3-0 win was built entirely around their captain, who scored all three goals and turned the night into another milestone chapter in his international career.
"Lionel Messi is competing in his sixth FIFA World Cup this year. Argentina debuted on Tuesday, and the legendary forward completed a hat-trick. It dominated headlines and drew a lot of reactions from fans and his fellow athletes, including NFL…
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 7:33 AMLionel Messi’s World Cup hat-trick creates incredible full-circle Zinedine Zidane moment
Lionel Messi’s hat-trick in Argentina’s World Cup opener was not just another milestone, it was a moment that spanned generations as he scored past the son of one of football’s most iconic figures. Messi netted all three goals in a 3-0 win over Algeria, drawing level with Miroslav Klose as the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 3:53 AMLionel Messi’s World Cup hat-trick shuts down important X feature
Lionel Messi’s World Cup opener against Algeria quickly became the kind of performance that does not stay inside the stadium for long. Argentina’s 3-0 win was built entirely around their captain, who scored all three goals and turned the night into another milestone chapter in his international career.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 3:44 AMLionel Messi’s World Cup hat-trick leaves Patrick Mahomes in disbelief
Lionel Messi is competing in his sixth FIFA World Cup this year. Argentina debuted on Tuesday, and the legendary forward completed a hat-trick. It dominated headlines and drew a lot of reactions from fans and his fellow athletes, including NFL…
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