Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match, with Lionel Messi scoring all three goals. The match, played Wednesday, saw Messi achieve a historic hat-trick, solidifying Argentina’s dominance. This victory was largely anticipated, given the Argentinian team’s technical prowess. Messi’s performance also allowed him to equal the record for most goals scored in the history of the World Cup finals. The win provides a straightforward start for Argentina in their qualifying campaign. The game took place according to the Unified World Time schedule.