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Lionel Messi scores hat trick as Argentina leads Algeria in World Cup match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 4:10 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Lionel Messi scores hat trick as Argentina leads Algeria in World Cup match

Summary

Lionel Messi scored three goals to lead Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Algeria on June 16, 2026, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. This performance marks Messi's hat trick in the World Cup and ties him with Miroslav Klose for the most World Cup goals at 16. Despite concerns about his fitness and age, Messi showcased his skill by scoring in the 17th, 60th, and 76th minutes. This match is significant as it occurred just before Messi's 39th birthday and also coincides with the 20th anniversary of his World Cup debut. Argentina's next steps would involve evaluation of their roster and strategy as the tournament continues.

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By the Numbers

•Messi scored three goals in the match against Algeria.
•Argentina leads the match 3-0 as of the last report.
•This hat trick ties Messi with Miroslav Klose for World Cup goals.
•The match took place at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
•Messi's goals came 20 years after his World Cup debut.

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4:10 AMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi defies age, proves he's still the GOAT in record-setting night vs. Algeria

What they're saying

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Age comes for everyone, but it has not come for the greatest soccer player of all time just yet. Thursday night's hat trick vs Algeria announced that to the world.
— Yahoo Sports

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