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World Cup 2026 Argentina: Messi Hat-Trick Sinks Algeria 3-0

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World Cup 2026 Argentina: Messi Hat-Trick Sinks Algeria 3-0

World Cup 2026 Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 as a Lionel Messi hat-trick equalled the all-time World Cup scoring record on his 200th cap in Kansas City.

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World Cup 2026 Argentina World Cup 2026 Argentina: Messi Hat-Trick Sinks Algeria 3-0 By Gabriela Vargas · June 17, 2026 · 4 min read Daily Brief The morning intel from across Latin America. Free. Subscribe By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We never share your email. ARGENTINA · WORLD CUP Key Facts —World Cup 2026 Argentina: The holders opened their title defence with a 3-0 win over Algeria in Kansas City. —Messi magic: Lionel Messi scored all three goals for his first World Cup hat-trick. —History: The treble drew Messi level with Miroslav Klose’s all-time record of 16 World Cup goals. —Milestone: It came on Messi’s 200th cap, two decades to the day after his World Cup debut. —Group J: Argentina go top, with Austria next on June 22.

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