Fans in Buenos Aires celebrated as Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to lead defending champions Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Algeria in their World Cup opener.
By Alice Galliott
Published on
17/06/2026 - 13:08 GMT+2
In Buenos Aires, Argentina supporters gathered to watch the defending champions begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a convincing 3-0 victory over Algeria.
Fans dressed in the national team's blue and white colours filled a fan zone, singing and waving flags as captain Lionel Messi delivered a memorable performance. The Argentine star scored all three goals, completing a hat-trick before leaving the field in the 79th minute.
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