🚨 Argentina beat Algeria and make the perfect start to their World Cup 🔥 | OneFootball

+3 points for La Albiceleste.

For their World Cup opener, Argentina faced Algeria.

After a first half that ended with a simple 1-0 scoreline, La Albiceleste opened up a bit more in the second half.

Author of a hat-trick, Lionel Messi also matched the World Cup goals record. With 16 goals, he is now officially joint top scorer alongside Miroslav Klose.

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For the Algerians, their only goal was ruled offside in the 8th minute. 

A tough night for the Fennecs, who will face Jordan on matchday two. They will need to avoid a slip-up.

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