With three goals from Lionel Messi, Argentina debuted this Tuesday, June 16, with a victory over Algeria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Messi's goals were scored in the 16th, 59th, and 75th minutes of the match played at the Kansas City stadium in the United States.
With this hat trick, the Rosario native reached 16 goals in World Cup history, tying for first place with Germany's Miroslav Klose.
With this result, Argentina sits at the top of Group J, which also includes Austria and Jordan.
The next match for Lionel Scaloni's squad will be against Austria on June 22 at Dallas Stadium.
(With information from agencies)
