Messi’s hat-trick lights up Argentina’s World Cup opener against Algeria
TL;DR
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria in Kansas City, moving level with Miroslav Klose for the most goals in men’s World Cup history. At 38 and in his sixth World Cup, he anchors holders Argentina as they begin their campaign with a convincing victory, and the win puts them on course for the knockout rounds with Austria and Jordan to come; pundits note the impressive performance while considering questions about over-reliance on Messi.
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