Yahoo Sports reports: Lionel Messi’s World Cup opener against Algeria quickly became the kind of performance that does not stay inside the stadium for long. Argentina’s 3-0 win was built entirely around their captain, who scored all three goals and turned the night into another milestone chapter in his international career.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 17, 2026 3:53 AM
Lionel Messi’s World Cup hat-trick shuts down important X feature
Lionel Messi’s World Cup opener against Algeria quickly became the kind of performance that does not stay inside the stadium for long. Argentina’s 3-0 win was built entirely around their captain, who scored all three goals and turned the night into another milestone chapter in his international career.
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