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

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 9:52 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

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

Summary

Lionel Messi scored a hat trick in Argentina’s 3-0 World Cup victory over Algeria in Kansas City on June 17. He opened the scoring just 17 minutes into the match and concluded the night with four goals, one of which was ruled out for offside. After the game, Messi spoke about personal challenges unrelated to football, stating he had experienced some difficult days. He expressed gratitude for his teammates' support and reflected on his football career, mentioning his identification with Rafael Nadal's recent documentary.

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By the Numbers

•Argentina wins 3-0 over Algeria in the World Cup.
•Messi scores a hat trick and has one goal disallowed.
•He addresses personal struggles after the match.
•Messi reaches 200 caps for Argentina.
•He equals Klose's record for World Cup goals.

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9:52 PMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi Opens Up About ‘Difficult, Complicated Days’ After Being Moved to Tears on the Field

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Lionel Messi scored a hat trick in Argentina’s 3-0 World Cup win over Algeria and then got honest about hitting a rough patch in his personal life. The Daily Mail reported on Wednesday, June 17, that Messi was in tears after curling in a stunning goal to put Argentina ahead 17 minutes into the match […]
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