Argentina's Lionel Messi scored all three goals in a 3-0 win over Algeria on Matchday 1. AFPArgentina's Lionel Messi scored all three goals in a 3-0 win over Algeria on Matchday 1. AFPHat-trick against Algeria in first match puts Argentina captain out in frontAll 48 teams have played at least one match at the expanded 2026 Fifa World Cup.There were 66 goals scored across Matchday 1, with Germany's 7-1 victory over Curacao the highest-scoring fixture.Lionel Messi's hat-trick against Algeria has given the Argentine an early lead in the race for the Golden Boot – the award for the top scorer at the finals.Among others, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane and Kai Havertz opened their 2026 accounts with doubles for their respective countries.Golden Boot1). Lionel Messi (Argentina) - Goals: 3=2). Kylian Mbappe (France) - Goals: 2=2). Erlinad Haaland (Norway) - Goals: 2=2). Harry Kane (England) - Goals: 2=2). Kai Havertz (Germany) - Goals: 2=2). Folarin Balogun (US) - Goals: 2=2). Yasin Ayari (Sweden) - Goals: 2=2). Elijah Just (Norway) - Goals: 2=3). 49 players currently tied on 1 goalApp users: Click here to download the World Cup wall chartUpdated: June 18, 2026, 10:44 AM