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Lionel Messi Hat-Trick Inspires Argentina to Comfortable Victory Over Algeria Defending champions Argentina were inspired by a special Lionel Messi hat-trick as they comfortably overcame Algeria in their opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Messi’s first World Cup hat-trick moved him level with Germany’s Miroslav Klose as the all-time leading goalscorer in the competition’s history with 16 goals. With group matches against Austria and Jordan still to come, Messi will sure

Iraq and Norway faced each other for the first time in FIFA World Cup history at Boston Stadium in Foxborough. Iraq returned to the tournament for the first time since 1986, while Norway were making their first appearance since reaching the Round of 16 at the 1998 World Cup in France. Norway’s starting line-up featured several Premier League players, including Erling Haaland, Martin Ødegaard, Fulham midfielder Sander Berge, and Brentford defender Kristoffer Vassbakk Ajer. Lea

Middle Eastern nation Jordan made their debut on the world stage by facing Austria, who were making their first World Cup appearance since 1998, at San Francisco’s Bay Arena, ultimately losing 3-1. Al Nashama started the game extremely strongly, creating several early opportunities. Within the opening ten minutes, they attacked with intent, with Ehsan Haddad seeing an effort drift wide. Just minutes later, in the ninth minute, striker Moussa Al Tamari forced Austrian goalkeep