Event Brief
Messi hat trick caps Argentina’s opening win vs Algeria
Filed: Jun 18, 2026 at 7:03 AM ET
Summary: Lionel Messi scored a hat trick as Argentina opened its World Cup campaign against Algeria.
WHO: Lionel Messi
WHAT: Messi scored a hat trick in Argentina’s opening World Cup game against Algeria
WHEN: Jun 17, 2026 at 11:24 AM ET
WHERE: Argentina
WHY: Argentina played Algeria in its opening World Cup game, and Messi scored three goals.
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