International Football · Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Argentina crushes Algeria at the start of the 2026 Cup
The Greens suffer a heavy 3-0 defeat against the Argentines, with a hat-trick from Lionel Messi in their opening match.
By Editorial team
Algeria gets off to a poor start in their 2026 World Cup campaign, losing heavily to Argentina (3-0). Lionel Messi scored three goals in this match, completely dominating the Greens from the first group game. This defeat seriously compromises Algeria's ambitions for the rest of the competition.