Messi's hat-trick in the match, Argentina beat Algeria 3-0

Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 in the match 1-round group competition. Striker Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick, taking him past Algeria's all-time tally in World Cup history to 16, compared to Algeria's 13. The match took place on the night of 16-17 June and marked the start of the tournament for the Argentine team. Argentina's next match will be against Austria on June 22. The World Cup 2026 is taking place from June 11 to July 19 in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The reigning champions of the World Cup are Argentina, who defeated France in the 2022 final.

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