Kansas City, June 17 -- Argentina delivered a commanding performance as captain Lionel Messi scored a brilliant hat-trick to secure a 3-0 victory over Algeria in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage clash at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Messi once again proved decisive on the global stage, scoring in the 17th, 60th and 76th minutes to complete a historic World Cup hat-trick.
The Argentine captain set the tone early, finding space between the lines and finishing clinically after a well-worked attacking move. His early goal gave Argentina control of the contest and forced Algeria to chase the game from a difficult position.
Argentina dominated possession throughout the first half, dictating the pace with sharp passing and fluid moveme...