The Argentine national team faced Algeria in a Group J match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Kansas City Stadium, USA, on June 16, 2026. In the 75th the 75th minute, forward Lionel Messi scored his third goal of the game against Algeria, increasing the lead to 3-0 for Argentina and bringing his total World Cup goals to 16 in total.

Matthijs de Ligt endured a tough season last year. After being named the club's Player of the month in November, his campaign was cut short due to due to a back injury. As a result, the 26-year-old Dutch center-back also missed the ongoing World Cup. However, there seems to be a positive turn in his personal life off the pitch. This week, de Ligt introduced his new girlfriend on social media.

In a key match of Group J on June 17, Beijing time, defending champion Argentina defeated North African powerhouse Algeria 3-0. Messi, the Argentine captain, showcased his "king of football" prowess, scoring his first World Cup hat-trick. In the first half, Messi broke the deadlock with a stunning long-range shot.

In a key Group J match of the World Cup that concluded on June 17, June 17, Beijing time, defending champion Argentina defeated the strong North African team Algeria 3-0. In this game, Argentine captain Messi once again displayed his "king of football" style, performing a hat trick for the first time in his World Cup career. This outstanding performance garnered admiration from his peers.

In a key match of the first round of Group J at the World Cup, which ended on June 17 Beijing time, defending champions Argentina defeated North African powerhouse Algeria 3-0. In this match, Argentine captain Messi once again showcased his "King of Football" brilliance, achieving his first hat-trick in a World Cup game in his career.

In a key Group J match of the World Cup on June 17, Beijing time, defending champions Argentina defeated North African powerhouse Algeria 3-0. In this game, Argentine captain Messi scored his first hat trick in a World Cup, bringing his total World Cup goals to 16. This surpassed Mbappé's 14 and Ronaldo's 15 tying him with German legend Klose as the all-time top scorer in World history.

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