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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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Football: 2026 World Cup

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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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 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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Football: 2026 World Cup

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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Football: 2026 World Cup

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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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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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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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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Football: 2026 World Cup

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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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 (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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Football: 2026 World Cup

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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Football: 2026 World Cup

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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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Kokomo Murase reacts after landing a trick in the third run of the women's snowboard big air final at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 9, 2026. She won gold.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Kokomo Murase reacts after landing a trick in the third run of the women's snowboard big air final at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 9, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Kokomo Murase lands a trick in the third run of the women's snowboard big air final at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 9, 2026. She won gold.

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Real Madrid CF v Real Betis Balompie La Liga - Madrid

Real Madrid CF’s Gonzalo Garcia celebrates the victory and his hat trick in La Liga match. January 4, 2026 (ALTERPHOTOS/Tomas Garrido)

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Real Madrid CF v Real Betis Balompie La Liga - Madrid

Real Madrid CF’s Gonzalo Garcia celebrates the victory and his hat trick in La Liga match. January 4, 2026 (ALTERPHOTOS/Tomas Garrido)

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CALCIO - Champions League Women - AS Roma vs SKN St. Polten

Evelyne Viens of A.S. Roma Femminile celebrated for the hat-trick by her teammates during the Women's Champions League Matchday 6 between A.S. Roma and SKN St. Polten at the Tre Fontane Stadium on December 17, 2025 in Rome, Italy.

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CALCIO - Champions League Women - AS Roma vs SKN St. Polten

Evelyne Viens of A.S. Roma Femminile celebrated for the hat-trick by her teammates during the Women's Champions League Matchday 6 between A.S. Roma and SKN St. Polten at the Tre Fontane Stadium on December 17, 2025 in Rome, Italy.

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CALCIO - Champions League Women - AS Roma vs SKN St. Polten

Evelyne Viens of A.S. Roma Femminile celebrated for the hat-trick by her teammates during the Women's Champions League Matchday 6 between A.S. Roma and SKN St. Polten at the Tre Fontane Stadium on December 17, 2025 in Rome, Italy.

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China: Mouse Forced Out by Water Trick in Hubei

On June 23, 2025, in Hubei, central China, a man used an unusual method to catch a mouse hiding in a dorm drain. He poured bottles of water into the pipe until a small soaked mouse crawled out, shivering. The man quickly grabbed it by the ears as it wriggled in panic. He explained that the dorm door had been left open, allowing the rodent to sneak in and hide. Chinese viewers praised his persistence — and bravery.

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China: Clever Cat Learns to Ring Bell Using Its Own Tail

A clever cat in Shandong, China, amazed viewers after learning a unique trick: repeatedly tapping a small bell with its tail when its owner demonstrated the action. The intelligent pet quickly became an instant hit online.

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CALCIO - Serie B - Palermo FC vs Carrarese Calcio

Joel Pohjanpalo (Palermo F.C.) takes the ball after the hat trick at the end of the Italian Serie BKT match between Palermo F.C. vs Carrarese Calcio 1908 29 November 2025 at the Renzo Barbera stadium in Palermo, Italy

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CALCIO - Serie B - Palermo FC vs Carrarese Calcio

Joel Pohjanpalo (Palermo F.C.) takes the ball after the hat trick at the end of the Italian Serie BKT match between Palermo F.C. vs Carrarese Calcio 1908 29 November 2025 at the Renzo Barbera stadium in Palermo, Italy

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