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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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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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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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Premier League - Manchester City v Everton

Manchester City's Erling Haaland (R) reacts after being denied a hat-trick during the English Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Everton FC in Manchester, Britain, on Oct. 18, 2025. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR "LIVE" SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Premier League - Manchester City v Everton

Manchester City's Erling Haaland (2nd R) is denied a hat-trick by Everton's goalkeeper Jordan Pickford (1st L) during the English Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Everton FC in Manchester, Britain, on Oct. 18, 2025. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR "LIVE" SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CALCIO - Serie B - Palermo FC vs USS Sassuolo

Happiness of Joel Pohjanpalo (Palermo F.C.) because he takes the ball home after his hat-trick at the end of the Italian Serie BKT match between Palermo F.C. vs Sassuolo on 6th April 2025 at the Renzo Barbera stadium in Palermo, Italy

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Football: Scottish Cup

Celtic's Daizen Maeda poses after scoring a hat-trick in a Scottish Cup football match against Raith Rovers on Feb. 8, 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland.

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Football: Scottish Cup

Celtic's Daizen Maeda (front, L) completes a hat-trick in the second half of a Scottish Cup football match against Raith Rovers on Feb. 8, 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland.

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CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs SSC Napoli

Tijjani Noslin of S.S. Lazio celebrate the hat-trick during the Frecciarossa Italian Cup round of 16 match between S.S. Lazio and S.S.C. Napoli at the Olympic Stadium on December 5, 2024 in Rome, Italy.

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CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs SSC Napoli

Tijjani Noslin of S.S. Lazio celebrate the hat-trick during the Frecciarossa Italian Cup round of 16 match between S.S. Lazio and S.S.C. Napoli at the Olympic Stadium on December 5, 2024 in Rome, Italy.

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CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs SSC Napoli

Tijjani Noslin of S.S. Lazio celebrate the hat-trick during the Frecciarossa Italian Cup round of 16 match between S.S. Lazio and S.S.C. Napoli at the Olympic Stadium on December 5, 2024 in Rome, Italy.

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CALCIO - Coppa Italia Femminile - Lazio Women vs Como Women

Zsanett Kajan of S.S. Lazio celebrates the hat-trick during the round of 16 of Coppa Italia Femminile between S.S. Lazio and F.C. Como at the Mirko Fersini Stadium on November 5, 2024 in Formello, Italy.

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Football: Scottish Cup

Celtic's Daizen Maeda (C) scores a hat-trick in the second half of a Scottish Cup football match against Livingston in Glasgow, Scotland, on March 10, 2024.

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Football: Scottish Cup

Celtic's Daizen Maeda (R) celebrates with teammate and compatriot Tomoki Iwata after completing a hat-trick in the second half of a Scottish Cup football match against Livingston in Glasgow, Scotland, on March 10, 2024.

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Football: Scottish Cup

Celtic's Daizen Maeda (front) celebrates after completing a hat-trick in a Scottish Cup football match against Livingston in Glasgow, Scotland, on March 10, 2024.

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Football: Asian Cup

Qatar's Akram Afif (R) reacts after completing a hat-trick of penalties in the Asian Cup football final against Jordan on Feb. 10, 2024, at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar.

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Football: Asian Cup

Qatar's Akram Afif reacts after completing a hat-trick of penalties in the Asian Cup football final against Jordan on Feb. 10, 2024, at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar.

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Football: Asian Cup

Qatar's Akram Afif (R) reacts after completing a hat-trick of penalties in the Asian Cup football final against Jordan on Feb. 10, 2024, at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar.

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Football: Asian Cup

Qatar's Akram Afif (R) reacts after completing a hat-trick of penalties in the Asian Cup football final against Jordan on Feb. 10, 2024, at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar.

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Football: Asian Cup

Qatar's Akram Afif reacts after completing a hat-trick of penalties in the Asian Cup football final against Jordan on Feb. 10, 2024, at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar.

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(SP)GERMANY-LEVERKUSEN-FOOTBALL-BUNDESLIGA-LEVERKUSEN VS BOCHUM

(231221) -- LEVERKUSEN, Dec. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Patrik Schick (6th R) of Bayer 04 Leverkusen celebrates his hat trick during the first division of Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and VfL Bochum in Leverkusen, Germany, Dec. 20, 2023. (Photo by Ulrich Hufnagel/Xinhua)

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Football: World Cup Asian qualifier

Japan's Ayase Ueda (far L) celebrates with teammates after completing his hat-trick in the second half of a 2026 football World Cup second-round Asian qualifier against Myanmar in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on Nov. 16, 2023.

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Football: World Cup Asian qualifier

Japan's Ayase Ueda brings up his hat-trick in the second half of a 2026 football World Cup second-round Asian qualifier against Myanmar in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on Nov. 16, 2023.

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(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-FOOTBALL-CSL-BEIJING VS SHENZHEN (CN)

(230708) -- BEIJING, July 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Ziming of Beijing Guoan, finishing hat trick in the game, greets the spectators after a 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) 15th round match between Beijing Guoan and Shenzhen FC at Workers' Stadium in Beijing, capital of China, July 8, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Lili)

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FOOTBALL - EURO 2024 - GROUP H - QUALIFIERS - DENMARK vs FINLAND

Rasmus Hojlund (R) of Denmark celebrates his hat trick goal during the UEFA European Championship football EURO 2024 group H qualifying match Denmark vs Finland in Copenhagen, Denmark on March 23, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Kylian Mbappe slots a penalty to score a hat-trick and bring France level with Argentina in the second half of extra time in the World Cup football final at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

France's Kylian Mbappe (R) shouts after scoring a goal from the penalty spot to complete a hat-trick during the second half of extra time in the World Cup football final against Argentina at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022. Argentina's Lionel Messi can be seen next to him.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring a hat-trick during the second half of extra time in the World Cup football final against Argentina at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

France's Kylian Mbappe poses after scoring a hat-trick during the second half of extra time in the World Cup football final against Argentina at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.