Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in the first week match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup I Group. Lionel Messi scored the goals that brought victory to the last championship in the 17th, 60th and 76th minutes.
MESSI CAUGHT KLOSE!
Lionel Messi, who scored a hat-trick against Algeria, increased the total number of goals in the World Cup to 16, equaling Miroslav Klose’s record.
With this match, Argentina managed to score 3 points in its first match in Group J. Algeria failed to reach the point.
2026 FIFA World Cup Group J 2nd week match between Argentina and Austria; Algeria will face Jordan.
HERE ARE THE GOALS OF THE MATCH
⚽️ Lionel Messi continues where he left off! Argentina’s superstar started the tournament with a great goal! pic.twitter.com/AZAY8GAH7u
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⚽️ Lionel Messi is on stage again! The king of Argentina is in the right place at the right time again! pic.twitter.com/0lCozaktZc
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🐐 Lionel Messi what are you doing! Hat-trick has arrived! Incredible start from the top scorer of the World Cups! pic.twitter.com/F0GiYvF0HG
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