Messi's Record vs Algeria
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Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick against Algeria, making them his most frequent African opponent. This performance occurred during a 2026 World Cup qualifier, highlighting Messi's enduring impact at nearly 39 years old.
Algeria replace Nigeria as Messi’s record African victims
- Lionel Messi's hat-trick against Algeria in Kansas City has made them his favorite African opponent, surpassing Nigeria. - Messi scored five goals in two matches against Algeria, compared to three goals in four matches against Nigeria. - The match also saw Messi achieve several personal milestones, including equaling Miroslav Klose's World Cup goal record and becoming the oldest player to score …
Lionel Messi defies age with World Cup hat-trick
- Lionel Messi, nearing 39, scored a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 World Cup qualifying win against Algeria. - His performance highlights his enduring skill despite his age, contrasting with Cristiano …
Messi gets hat-trick ball from AFA chief after Algeria win
- Lionel Messi received the match ball after scoring a hat-trick against Algeria in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. - The AFA president, Claudio Tapia, was seen carrying the ball, and Messi confirmed i…
World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi scores historic hat-trick against Algeria
- Lionel Messi scored a historic hat-trick as Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup. - Messi's three goals brought his World Cup total to 16, equaling Miroslav Kl…
Messi rewrites World Cup history with hat-trick against Algeria
- Lionel Messi made history in Argentina's 3-0 World Cup victory over Algeria by scoring a hat-trick. - At 38, he became the oldest player to score multiple goals in a World Cup match and the first to…
Messi's Hat-Trick Seals Dominant 3-0 Win for Argentina Over Algeria in World Cup Opener
- Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in their 2026 World Cup debut, with Lionel Messi scoring all three goals. - Messi's hat-trick set new records, marking his 16th World Cup goal and his 200th appearance…
Timeless Messi equals World Cup goals record as Argentina ease past Algeria
- Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 World Cup win over Algeria, equaling Miroslav Klose's record of 16 World Cup goals. - The 38-year-old Messi's performance was remarkable, drawing c…
Messi rewrites World Cup history with hat-trick against Algeria
- Lionel Messi made history in Argentina's 3-0 World Cup victory over Algeria by scoring a hat-trick. - At 38, he became the oldest player to score multiple goals in a World Cup match and the first to…
Timeless Messi equals World Cup goals record as Argentina ease past Algeria
- Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 World Cup win over Algeria, equaling Miroslav Klose's record of 16 World Cup goals. - The emotional 38-year-old captain revealed his tears were due…
Messi equals Klose’s 16-goal World Cup mark as Argentina beat Algeria
- Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina in their 3-0 victory over Algeria. - The performance saw Messi equal Miroslav Klose's record of 16 World Cup goals. - Argentina secured a dominant win i…
