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Messi has his first World Cup hat trick as defending champion Argentina beats Algeria 3-0 in opener
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· June 17, 2026
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Key takeaway This feat helped Argentina secure a 3-0 win over Algeria in their group-stage opener.
Lionel Messi achieved a notable milestone in the World Cup, scoring his first hat trick in the tournament. This feat helped Argentina secure a 3-0 win over Algeria in their group-stage opener. As a result of his performance, Messi moved into a tie for first on the World Cup's career scoring list.
Further details about the match and Messi's achievement are available from the Fort Worth Report, providing more information for those interested in learning more about this significant event in the World Cup.
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Category: arts Published: June 17, 2026 Source: Fort Worth Report Reading time: 1 min
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