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Messi Hat-Trick Sinks Algeria as Argentina Open With 3–0 Win

Lionel Messi rolled back the years with a stunning hat-trick as the defending champions Argentina began their World Cup 2026 title defence with a commanding 3–0 victory over Algeria in Kansas City.