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World Cup 2026 – US: Argentine Fans Erupt at Arrowhead Stadium After Messi Hat-Trick Downs Algeria

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in their Group J opener at Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium on Tuesday, June 16. Excited Argentine fans celebrated inside the stadium after the game.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) and teammates celebrate following the team's 3-0 victory in a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026. Messi completed a hat-trick in the match.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) passes the ball in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi (R) is greeted by Rodrigo de Paul after scoring a hat-trick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi gives instructions to teammates in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) runs after scoring a hat-trick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi acknowledges the crowd after scoring a hat-trick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) scores a hat-trick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi (far L) scores a hat-trick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi (far L) scores a hat-trick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts after scoring a hat-trick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts after scoring a hat-trick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts after scoring a hat-trick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) celebrates after scoring a hat-trick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) runs after scoring a hat-trick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) runs after scoring a hat-trick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring a hat-trick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi (far L) scores a hat-trick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi runs after scoring a hat-trick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts after scoring his second goal in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi acknowledges the crowd after scoring his second goal in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi acknowledges the crowd after scoring his second goal in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi acknowledges the crowd after scoring his second goal in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi acknowledges the crowd after scoring his second goal in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts after scoring his second goal in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts after scoring his second goal in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts after scoring his second goal in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts after scoring his second goal in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts after scoring his second goal in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi (back, C) celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) reacts after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi (2nd from L) is congratulated by teammates after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (2nd from L) celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (2nd from L) reacts after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi (2nd from L) reacts after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (2nd from L) reacts after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) celebrates after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) scores the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

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Miami Wins MLS Cup Final Soccer Match - Fort Lauderdale

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) and Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Ralph Priso (6) compete for the ball in the first half of the MLS Cup final at Chase Stadium on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Photo by Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miami Wins MLS Cup Final Soccer Match - Fort Lauderdale

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) lifts the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy alongside his teammates after they defeated Vancouver Whitecaps, 3-1, in the MLS Cup final at Chase Stadium on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Photo by Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miami Wins MLS Cup Final Soccer Match - Fort Lauderdale

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi, centre, carries the trophy to celebrate with his teammates after defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps during the MLS Cup final soccer match, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miami Wins MLS Cup Final Soccer Match - Fort Lauderdale

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi (10) leaps over Vancouver Whitecaps' Sebastian Berhalter (16) during the second half of the MLS Cup final soccer match, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miami Wins MLS Cup Final Soccer Match - Fort Lauderdale

Vancouver Whitecaps' Mathias Laborda, left to right, Brian White, Thomas Muller and Emmanuel Sabbi defend against a free kick from Inter Miami's Lionel Messi (10) during the first half of the MLS Cup final soccer match, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miami Wins MLS Cup Final Soccer Match - Fort Lauderdale

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi hoists the trophy alongside teammates after defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS Cup final soccer match, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miami Wins MLS Cup Final Soccer Match - Fort Lauderdale

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi, centre, holds the trophy and receives a kiss on the head from managing owner Jorge Mas after defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps during the MLS Cup final soccer match, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miami Wins MLS Cup Final Soccer Match - Fort Lauderdale

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi hoists the trophy alongside teammates after defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS Cup final soccer match, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miami Wins MLS Cup Final Soccer Match - Fort Lauderdale

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi hoists the trophy alongside teammates after defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS Cup final soccer match, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miami Wins MLS Cup Final Soccer Match - Fort Lauderdale

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi hoists the trophy alongside teammates after defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS Cup final soccer match, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miami Wins MLS Cup Final Soccer Match - Fort Lauderdale

Inter Miami's Rodrigo de Paul (centre) celebrates his goal against the Vancouver Whitecaps with Lionel Messi (left) and Jordi Alba during the second half of the MLS Cup final soccer match, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM