Algeria suffered a disappointing 3-0 defeat against Argentina in their opening World Cup match held in Kansas City. A hat-trick by Lionel Messi proved decisive in securing Argentina’s victory. Following the match, Algeria’s coach Vladimir Petković acknowledged that errors by his team contributed to making the game easier for Messi. He emphasized Messi’s enduring class and skill, stating he is a player who consistently delivers. Petković implied his team gifted Messi opportunities, leading to the goals. The loss marks a challenging start to Algeria’s campaign to defend their title. Argentina’s dominant performance sets a strong tone for their World Cup journey.