Lionel Messi was the big star for the Argentinians at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and four years later he immediately showed his special class again at the kick-off of the Albicelestes at the 2026 World Cup. The now 38-year-old Messi delivered a very special performance in the title holder’s first group match against Algeria by scoring a hat trick: 3-0.
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Peerless! Lionel Messi scores hat-trick on historic and unforgettable World Cup evening against Algeria
Bytaketonews
Jun 17, 2026