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Messi hat-trick fires holders Argentina to win over Algeria at World Cup Lionel Messi
Algeria** | Lionel Messi’s [splendid hat-trick](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/16/argentina-algeria-world-cup-group-j-match-report) secures thumping victory over Algeria
Messi has become the most decorated player of all time at the FIFA World Cup, scoring his maiden tournament hat-trick [against Algeria
hat-trick, a record-equalling 16th World Cup goal, and another reminder that despite his age, he isn't going away. As the sun dipped behind the Kansas City skyline, the 38-year-old became
hat-trick and birthday boy Rodrigo De Paul’s goal among other match highlights, but makes no mention of Messi being subbed off, nor does it address his injury scare. Messi has carefully managed
Algeria are a dream in green. The Desert Foxes will return to the World Cup for the first time since 2014, when they were beaten by winners Germany in the last 16. ## Argentina (away) ![Lionel
hat-tricks since joining from Danish side Randers FC in February, including one on his first start. **Sutton's prediction:** 2-2 **AI's prediction:** 1-2 ## GROUP E **Sutton's pre-tournament picks:** Germany