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ARG vs ALG, FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi runs show with a hat-trick in Argentina's win - Action in Images
Lionel Messi marked his record sixth World Cup with a hat-trick, equalling the tournament scoring record as Argentina beat Algeria 3-0.
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Lionel Messi had made his mark on the game, producing another performance that left the GOAT debate looking increasingly one-sided.(Getty Images via AFP)
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Lionel Messi went equal with Germany's Klose on 16 goals in the 76th minute, sweeping in a low finish from the edge of the area before departing to a standing ovation from an adoring crowd four minutes later. (Getty Images via AFP)
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A crowd of 69,045 at Arrowhead Stadium witnessed another Messi masterclass as the Argentina captain climbed alongside Miroslav Klose on 16 World Cup goals, the most in tournament history.(Getty Images via AFP)
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Argentina launched their bid for consecutive World Cup titles in style as Lionel Messi scored a brilliant hat-trick in a 3-0 win over Algeria, becoming the joint-highest scorer in tournament history during his sixth World Cup appearance.(Getty Images via AFP)
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Lionel Messi and players of Argentina line up to applaud fans after the team's 3-0 victory in the FIFA World Cup 2026 clash.(Getty Images via AFP)
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Rodrigo De Paul played a key role in Argentina's breakthrough, supplying the pass for Lionel Messi before joining in the celebrations after the captain found the net.(AFP)
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