Last Updated on June 22, 2026
In their World Cup opener, Argentina emerged triumphant against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium, securing a 3-0 victory. The match saw a score of 1-0 at halftime before Argentina clinched the win.
Argentina started the match well and took the lead when Lionel Messi netted after 17 minutes with an assist by Rodrigo De Paul making it 1-0.
Argentina play Austria on 22 June and Jordan on 28 June. Algeria’s next opponents are Jordan on 23 June and Austria on 28 June.
In the 60th minute Lionel Messi increased the lead for Argentina.
Lionel Messi netted his third goal of the night after 76th minutes, completing a hat trick in style.