Lionel Messi ties men’s World Cup goals record with a hat trick as Argentina tops Algeria

Lionel Messi tied the men's World Cup goals record by scoring a hat trick during Argentina's victory over Algeria. Despite the offensive success, Messi faced significant criticism regarding a specific play during the match. Critics argued that he should have received a red card for his actions on the field. The match concluded with Argentina topping Algeria, while Messi's performance remained a central point of both celebration and controversy throughout the World Cup opener.