Argentina vs Algeria Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Updates: Lionel Messi slammed home a spectacular hat-trick as Argentina secured a 3-0 victory over Algeria in the FIFA World Cup Group J match. Messi’s third goal of the game helped him equal Miroslav Klose’s legendary record of 16 strikes in the tournament’s history. The 38-year-old Argentine began his onslaught with a stunning 17th-minute goal, which officially saw him join his long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo as the only other male players to score in five different editions of the World Cup. The second half began with Argentina struggling to create clear opportunities, before Messi pounced on a rebound like a fox in the box to double the lead. He then completed his historic hat-trick-the first World Cup hat-trick of his iconic career-with a clinical 16th tournament strike to put La Albiceleste 3-0 ahead. On a night of shattered records, the Argentina captain celebrated matching Klose’s all-time goal tally whilst simultaneously marking his 200th international appearance for Argentina in his record-breaking sixth World Cup. (MATCH CENTRE)
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