Lionel Messi scored a historic hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria during the 2026 World Cup opening match in Kansas City.This performance marked his 200th international appearance and tied him with Miroslav Klose for the all-time record of 16 World Cup goals.The victory serves as a strong start for Argentina as they pursue a second consecutive world title.Coach
Lionel Scaloni utilized a tactical 4-4-1-1 formation to ensure Messi could maximize his attacking impact throughout the contest.