Argentina kicked off their World Cup campaign with a masterpiece of performance trashing Algeria in 3-0 display.
The game sidelined in favor of the Argentinian hit man, Lionel Messi, who dropped a 5 star performance to announce his arrival in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The world champion meastro didn’t just announce his arrival but did deploy his stance in style, bagging a hattrick with a dominant approach.
The game started with an intense approach with Argentina emerging as the dominant side, attacking and penetrating through the Algerian defense with ease. The first goal would come as a screamer from Lionel Messi outside the 18-yard box in the 17th munite of the game.
The second goal would come as a rebound converted by Lionel Messi as he was spotted on with the right chance to double the lead. He would go on to seal the game with another sensational goal, bagging a hattrick and breaking records.
Lionel Messi broke Cristiano Ronaldo’s record to emerge as the oldest player to ever score a hattrick in a World Cup game.
They sit at the first spot of the group J after thrashing Algeria in a 3-0 triumph. Their trip to defend their World Cup trophy has begun as all eyes are on the champions.
All three of Leo Messi's goals in his first career FIFA World Cup hat trick pic.twitter.com/jb05ZWMrVU
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) June 17, 2026
Speaking about his incredible record so far, Messi clarified that at end the pf the day, the records turns out to be nothing. He glorified God for what he has achieved and expressed that he would go with whatever happens as he opts to enjoy the moment.
His words:
“I can’t ask for anything more, God gave me too much, now everything is just to enjoy.
“I’m just happy to being considered as one of the best in football history, I’m just grateful to be considered among many great players…”
Leo Messi: "I can't ask for anything more, God gave me too much, now everything is just to enjoy.
"I'm just happy to being considered as one of the best in football history, I'm just grateful to be considered among many great players…" pic.twitter.com/B6flzm2fTX
— All About Argentina 🛎🇦🇷 (@AlbicelesteTalk) June 17, 2026
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