In the continuation of the FIFA World Cup group-stage matches, Argentina defeated Algeria 3–0 thanks to a brilliant performance from Lionel Messi, who scored a hat-trick.
The Group G fixtures kicked off in the early hours of Wednesday, June 17, featuring Argentina, Algeria, Austria, and Jordan.
In their opening match of the tournament, Argentina faced Algeria and secured a comfortable 3–0 victory. Lionel Messi scored all three goals in the 17th, 60th, and 76th minutes, earning his side their first three points of the competition.
With the win, Argentina moved to the top of the Group G standings with three points, making an impressive start to their World Cup campaign.
In another World Cup match, France defeated Senegal 3–1 Tuesday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, New York.
In the same group, Iraq and Norway faced off at Boston Stadium, where Norway claimed a convincing 4–1 victory.
Following these results, the battle for the top positions and qualification to the knockout stage remains wide open as the group-stage competition continues.
Writer:Salima Aryaei
