Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina beat Algeria in their World Cup opener after braces for Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe

Messi scores a hat-trick in World Cup opener. Top goalscorer at 2026 World Cup now at 21.6% YES.

On a night when it seemed like young stars in their primes were laying down a statement of intent, a moment when the changing of the guard in world soccer seemed at hand, Lionel…