European Football · Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Messi shines from the start for Argentina in 2026
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to give the defending champions a perfect start against Algeria.
By Editorial team
Argentina launched its World Cup title defense with authority in Kansas. Lionel Messi signed a decisive hat-trick against Algeria, inflicting a 3-0 defeat on the North Africans. This outstanding performance immediately places La Pulga among the great architects of the 2026 tournament. The reigning world champions thus confirm their aspirations on North American soil.