Messi Hat-Trick Leads Argentina to Victory Over Algeria

With a hat-trick from Lionel Messi, Argentina defeated Algeria by 3-0 against Algeria 3-0 in their opening Group J match of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 at Kansas City Stadium on Wednesday.

The Argentine captain broke the scoring with a clinical finish, sparking celebrations among the large contingent of supporters inside the stadium. Argentina maintained control throughout the contest, adding goals to secure all three points and moving to the top of Group J.

Argentina will next face Austria in Group J, while Algeria will look to recover against Jordan national football team in its next match.