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Argentina 3-0 Algeria: World Cup 2026
Thank you for joining me for the latest Lionel Messi masterclass. What a treat. Pablo Iglesias Maurer was at Kansas City Stadium to enjoy it in the flesh. Here’s their match report. I’ll see you back on these pages in no time.
TL;DR
- Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina's World Cup opening match.
- The hat-trick allowed Messi to equal Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record.
- Other top players like Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland also scored braces on the same day.
- Messi's goals were described as varied: a powerful shot, a tap-in, and a vintage team play finish.
- The article speculates on Messi's future, including coaching or punditry, and his motivation at this stage of his career.
- Argentina's performance was noted as defensively solid, well-organized, and effective in build-up play.