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Messi scores hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria

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Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Messi scores hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria

Summary

Lionel Messi celebrated his 200th appearance for Argentina with his first FIFA World Cup hat-trick in a 3-0 victory against Algeria in Kansas City on June 17. Argentina took the lead in the first half with Messi netting a long-range effort. He doubled the score on the hour mark and completed his hat-trick in the 76th minute, moving level with Miroslav Klose as the tournament's all-time top goalscorer. The match highlights Argentina's pursuit of back-to-back World Cup titles. Next, Argentina faces Austria on June 22, while Algeria prepares to take on Jordan.

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By the Numbers

•Messi scores at ages 38 and 200th cap for Argentina.
•He becomes the oldest player to score a brace in World Cup.
•Algeria's Farès Chaibi had two goals disallowed for offside.
•Match was played in Kansas City on June 17.
•Argentina's next match is against Austria on June 22.

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Lionel Messi marked his 200th appearance for Argentina with his first-ever FIFA World Cup hat-trick that sealed a 3-0 win against Algeria, exactly 20 years on from his tournament debut.The 38-year-old...
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