Lionel Messi Scores Hat-trick in FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Kathmandu. In the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group 'J' match, Lionel Messi completed his first hat-trick of the season, giving Argentina a strong 3-0 lead against Algeria.

Messi scored the first goal in the 17th minute to give Argentina the lead. He then added his second goal in the 60th minute and completed his hat-trick by finding the net again in the 76th minute.