Lionel Messi scores hat-trick as Argentina leads Algeria 3-0
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 8:30 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Argentina began their 2026 World Cup campaign with a dominant 3-0 victory over Algeria, with Lionel Messi scoring all three goals. Despite approaching 39 years old, Messi showcased his continued dominance in football. He expressed emotional moments following his first goal, citing personal difficulties unrelated to the game. Argentina's next match is against Austria next week in Arlington, Texas.
- •Argentina defeats Algeria 3-0 in World Cup opener on June 17.
- •Lionel Messi scores a hat-trick, becoming joint-top World Cup goalscorer.
- •Messi shares emotional reasons for tears after scoring his first goal.
- •Argentina will face Austria next week for a chance to advance.
- 8:30 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Unrelated to football’: Lionel Messi shares why he cried after scoring first goal vs Algeria
"Argentina kicked off their 2026 World Cup campaign by beating Algeria 3-0, with Lionel Messi managing to score all three of his country’s goals. Messi may be turning 39 later in June, but he remains one of the most dominant players in world football.
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