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

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 1:30 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

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 in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 17 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. This hat trick marks Messi's first in World Cup competition, bringing his total to 16 career goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most all-time goals in World Cup history. Key play-by-play calls from both Fox and Telemundo celebrated his historic performance. Argentina will next face Austria on June 22, with Messi seeking to break the all-time World Cup scoring record.

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By the Numbers

•Argentina defeats Algeria 3-0 in their World Cup opener
•Messi scores all three goals for Argentina
•Match takes place at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
•Messi ties World Cup scoring record with 16 goals
•Argentina's next match is against Austria on June 22

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1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Listen: Fox, Telemundo calls of Lionel Messi’s historic hat trick in World Cup

What they're saying

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Lionel Messi is considered by many to be the greatest soccer player of all time, and he certainly showed why in Argentina’s first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Argentina took down Algeria 3-0 on Tuesday night at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Messi scored all three goals, giving him his first hat trick…
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