Argentina began its 2026 World Cup campaign with a decisive 3-0 victory over Algeria. Lionel Messi led the defending champions, scoring all three goals to secure a hat-trick. The match marks a strong start for Argentina in their qualifying efforts. Messi’s performance was described as exceptional, driving Argentina’s success. Algeria struggled to counter Argentina’s attack, ultimately falling to a significant defeat. The win establishes Argentina as a strong contender in the 2026 World Cup qualifying rounds.