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Argentina v Algeria: Group J - FIFA World Cup 2026

Messi explains tears after hat-trick in Argentina World Cup opener

Lionel Messi proved once again why he remains the undisputed king of world football after netting a historic hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 demolition of Algeria in their 2026 World Cup opener. The Inter Miami superstar dominated the headlines at Kansas City Stadium, not just for his record-equalling exploits on the pitch, but for an emotional celebration that left the veteran in tears.

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Argentina vs Austria FIFA World Cup 2026 preview

Comprehensive match preview of Argentina vs Austria at World Cup 2026. We talk tactics, team news and more.

'Playing at a very good level' - Scaloni defends De Paul's MLS move

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Rodrigo De Paul stunned plenty of Argentina fans when he decided to leave Atletico Madrid for Inter Miami with the World Cup less than a year away, but national team manager Lionel Scaloni backed the midfielder’s move to Major League Soccer, stressing he is more concerned with performance than club address.

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Magical Messi hat-trick ties all-time World Cup goals record

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Argentina's World Cup title defence began nervously before Lionel Messi reminded everyone he is Lionel Messi. The 38-year-old scored a hat trick in a 3-0 win over Algeria before 69,045 fans at Kansas City Stadium. Messi's three-goal performance also moved him level with Miroslav Klose on 16 career World Cup goals, though Klose reached the mark in fewer matches.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Deportivo Moron	17	10	4	3	26	14	12	34	W W W W L
2	Ferro Carril Oeste	17	9	4	4	19	13	6	31	W W D W W
3	Los Andes	17	7	8	2	15	4	11	29	W D D W W
4	Colon	17	7	8	2	21	13	8	29	W D D D D
5	Ciudad de Bolivar	17	6	9	2	14	10	4	27	L D D W W

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