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Messi scores hat-trick as Argentina defeats Algeria 3-0 in World Cup opener

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Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Messi scores hat-trick as Argentina defeats Algeria 3-0 in World Cup opener
Summary

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to lead Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Algeria in their World Cup opener on June 17 in Kansas City. This performance saw Messi tie Miroslav Klose as the all-time World Cup top-scorer with his 16th goal. The game began with both teams having goals disallowed for offside before Messi opened the scoring with a long-range strike in the 17th minute. He added another goal in the 60th minute followed by a third in the 76th minute, showcasing his skill throughout the match. Argentina looks to continue their success as they aim to become back-to-back World Cup champions.

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Status Watch
  • •Messi's three goals brought his total to 16 World Cup goals.
  • •This match marked Messi's 200th international appearance and sixth World Cup.
  • •Argentina seeks to replicate their success from the 2022 World Cup.
  • •Algeria had a goal disallowed for offside early in the match.
  • •The win positions Argentina favorably in their group ahead of future matches.
Latest Updates
  • 11:08 AMYahoo Sports — Messi hat-trick fuels Argentina's World Cup title hopes
  • 6:30 AMYahoo Sports — The most goals in World Cup history as Lionel Messi equals record with stunning hat-trick
  • 4:34 AMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi delivers historic World Cup hat trick in record-tying night vs. Algeria
  • 4:34 AMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi delivers one of his best World Cup performances yet against Algeria
  • 4:09 AMBBC Sport — Highlights: Messi equals Klose scoring record with hat-trick against Algeria
  • 3:40 AMCBS Sports — Lionel Messi ties record for most career World Cup goals with incredible hat trick for Argentina vs. Algeria
  • 3:40 AMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi scores first career World Cup hat trick, ties all-time tournament goal record in win over Algeria
  • 3:34 AMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi makes incredible World Cup history after hat-trick against Algeria
What they're saying
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Lionel Messi scored a dazzling hat-trick for Argentina on Tuesday to equal Miroslav Klose's all-time record of 16 goals at World Cups as the defending champions swept Algeria aside 3-0.And he completed his first hat-trick at a World Cup with an unstoppable finish in the 76th minute.

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Lionel Messi is now tied with Miroslav Klose for having the most goals in World Cup history, as the Inter Miami talisman registered a hat-trick during their 3-0 opening win against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium on Tuesday. The Argentine…

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Lionel Messi made history overnight as his hat-trick helped Argentina to a 3-0 win over Algeria in their 2026 World Cup opener.Messi's treble saw him equal the record for most World Cup goals, just ho...

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