FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group J - Argentina v Algeria

By Matt Clapp on 06/17/202606/17/2026

Lionel Messi celebrates his hat trick in Argentina’s 2026 FIFA World Cup opener vs. Algeria. Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Jay Biggerstaff

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