In the first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group I, the last champion Argentina and Algeria faced each other. Argentina started the match effectively and took the lead 1-0 with the goal scored by Lionel Messi from outside the penalty area in the 17th minute.
HERE IS THAT GOAL
⚽️ 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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Messi, who came on stage again in the 2nd half, made the score 2-0 with the goal he scored in the 60th minute.
HERE IS MESSI’S SECOND GOAL
⚽️ 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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Messi took the stage once again in the 76th minute and made the score 3-0 with a stylish goal.
Scoring his 16th goal in World Cup history, Lionel Messi equalized the number of goals with Miroslav Klose and shared the record of the highest scorer in the history of the tournament.
HERE IS MESSI’S 3RD GOAL
🐐 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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