Messi scores hat trick in Argentina's World Cup opener against Algeria
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 11:21 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Lionel Messi scored a hat trick in Argentina's World Cup match against Algeria on June 17, 2026, in Kansas City. This marks Messi's first hat trick in his sixth World Cup appearance. Argentina won the match 3-0, solidifying Messi's reputation as one of soccer's all-time greats. As he approaches his 39th birthday later this month, this performance demonstrates his continued impact on the field.
- •Messi scored three goals in the match.
- •The game was held in Kansas City.
- •Argentina triumphed over Algeria with a 3-0 score.
- •This is Messi's sixth World Cup appearance.
- •He will celebrate his 39th birthday on June 24.
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"Lionel Messi absolutely dominated in Argentina's World Cup, his sixth ever.
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