Messi scores thrice in Argentina's opener

Lionel Messi gifted his country a successful start to the World Cup, scoring a hat-trick that led Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Algeria in their opening Group H match. With this, Messi matched the record for the most goals scored in World Cup history with 16 goals, and became the oldest player to score a hat-trick in the tournament at the age of 39. This also marks his sixth appearance in a World Cup. Celebrating his 200th international match, Messi shone to confirm his ability to influence the global football scene.

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