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Lionel Messi scores hat trick in Argentina's World Cup win over Algeria

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 3:34 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Lionel Messi scores hat trick in Argentina's World Cup win over Algeria

Summary

Lionel Messi scored three goals in Argentina's 3-0 victory against Algeria during the World Cup on June 17, 2026. His goals came in the 17th, 60th, and 76th minutes, marking his inclusion in a distinguished group of players with World Cup hat tricks this century. This performance adds to Messi's extensive World Cup achievements and highlights his enduring impact on the game even late in his career. Argentina advances with this decisive group-stage victory, bolstering their position as a strong contender in the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Messi scores in the 17th, 60th, and 76th minutes
•Argentina wins 3-0 against Algeria in group stage
•Hat trick adds to the list of World Cup performers since 2002
•Argentina solidifies its position in the tournament

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3:34 PMYahoo Sports — Every World Cup hat trick this century as Lionel Messi joins elite list

What they're saying

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Lionel Messi had already done almost everything at the World Cup, but a hat trick in 2026 has added one more line to the record book. Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria saw Messi score in the 17th, 60th and 76th minutes, making him the latest name on a short list of players to score three times in a World Cup match this century.
— Yahoo Sports

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