Messi scores hat trick in Argentina's World Cup opener against Algeria
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 5:58 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Lionel Messi scored a hat trick to lead Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Algeria in their World Cup opener on June 17, 2026. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni expressed his admiration for Messi’s performance, saying he is at a loss for words to describe the forward's brilliance. The victory sets a positive tone for Argentina as they pursue success in the tournament. They will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches.
- •Lionel Messi registers a hat trick during the match
- •Argentina defeats Algeria 3-0 in their World Cup opener
- •Lionel Scaloni praises Messi's exceptional performance
- •The match took place on June 17, 2026
- 6:11 AMESPN Soccer — Scaloni at 'loss for words' on record-setting Mess...
"Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni admitted he has no words left to describe Lionel Messi's brilliance after his hat trick secured a 3-0 win over Algeria in their World Cup opener.
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