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Messi Has His 1st World Cup Hat Trick

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Lionel Messi hat trick today: Updated World Cup goals, highlights from Argentina vs. Algeria

Messi and La Albiceleste will begin their Group J play against Algeria tonight at 9 p.m. ET.

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World Cup day six highlights: Lionel Messi nets hat-trick for Argentina as Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland...

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Lionel Messi scores hat trick in 2026 World Cup opener to tie all-time goals record (video)

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Algeria file complaint over refereeing after Lionel Messi escaped red card for STAMP on World Cup rival’s calf

ALGERIA have lodged a complaint over alleged poor refereeing to Fifa in their defeat to Argentina.

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Algeria file complaint over referee's decision on Messi tackle

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FIFA Investigates Algeria's Appeal Over Messi's Controversial Tackle in World Cup Match

World Cup 2026 highlights and moments missed overnight as Argentina's Lionel Messi equals record

UK fans who did not stay up overnight to watch the World Cup missed out on history and, arguably, the best individual performance of the tournament so far. How would Messi respond? By scoring a hat-trick as Argentina began the defence of their crown with a 3-0 win over Algeria.

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World Cup highlights as Lionel Messi responds to Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe

He had never scored a hat-trick at a World Cup before, but Lionel Messi put that right as Argentina kicked off their campaign against Algeria in Kansas City last night. More importantly, he matched a certain Miroslav Klose just hours after Kylian Mbappé’s brace against Senegal.