Messi Hat-Trick Powers Argentina Past Algeria in World Cup Opener

Lionel Messi put on a dazzling display as Argentina kicked off their World Cup title defense with a 3-0 win over Algeria in Kansas. The legendary forward scored a stunning hat-trick, writing his name into the history books once again. From start to finish, Argentina dominated the fixture, with Messi's brilliance proving too much for the Algerian defense. The first goal came from a trademark Messi run, followed by a curling free-kick, and he completed his treble with a clinical finish in the seco...