Exactly 20 years apart, but the same Lionel Messi.
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) June 17, 2026
16 June 2006: Lionel Messi scores on his FIFA World Cup debut.
16 June 2026: Lionel Messi scores a hat-trick at the FIFA World Cup.#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/3byvbGL2DY
Reigning champions Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 in Kansas City, USA in their first group-stage match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
MLS titleholders Inter Miami’s star striker Lionel Messi of scored a hat-trick for Argentina.
Messi is playing in his sixth World Cup.
He increased his tally of World Cup goals to 16, equaling record holder Miroslav Klose (Germany).
Argentina will face Austria in the second round of the group stage on June 22, while Algeria will play against Jordan.
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