World Cup 2026: Messi scores first World Cup hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria

Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup hat-trick as Argentina opened their title defence with a 3-0 win over Algeria on Tuesday (Jun 16). The 39-year-old became the tournament's joint all-time leading scorer with 16 goals, matching Miroslav Klose's record and also made history as the first player to appear at six World Cups. #FIFAWorldCup #WeAre26 #mediacorpFIFAWorldCup2026 #WeAreAllFans #football

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