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In Images: Messi's hat-trick sparks jubilant celebrations in Kolkata as Argentina rout Algeria 3-0
Fans of Argentina celebrate after their team's 3–0 victory over Algeria in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, in Kolkata, India, on June 17, 2026. Argentina began their title defense in style with a dominant win powered by a Lionel Messi hat-trick. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri.
Fans of Argentina celebrate after their team's 3–0 victory over Algeria in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, in Kolkata, India, on June 17, 2026. Argentina began their title defense in style with a dominant win powered by a Lionel Messi hat-trick. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri.
Fans of Argentina celebrate after their team's 3–0 victory over Algeria in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, in Kolkata, India, on June 17, 2026. Argentina began their title defense in style with a dominant win powered by a Lionel Messi hat-trick. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri.
Fans of Argentina celebrate after their team's 3–0 victory over Algeria in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, in Kolkata, India, on June 17, 2026. Argentina began their title defense in style with a dominant win powered by a Lionel Messi hat-trick. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri.
Fans of Argentina celebrate after their team's 3–0 victory over Algeria in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, in Kolkata, India, on June 17, 2026. Argentina began their title defense in style with a dominant win powered by a Lionel Messi hat-trick. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri.
Fans of Argentina celebrate after their team's 3–0 victory over Algeria in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, in Kolkata, India, on June 17, 2026. Argentina began their title defense in style with a dominant win powered by a Lionel Messi hat-trick. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri.
Fans of Argentina celebrate after their team's 3–0 victory over Algeria in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, in Kolkata, India, on June 17, 2026. Argentina began their title defense in style with a dominant win powered by a Lionel Messi hat-trick. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri.
Fans of Argentina celebrate after their team's 3–0 victory over Algeria in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, in Kolkata, India, on June 17, 2026. Argentina began their title defense in style with a dominant win powered by a Lionel Messi hat-trick. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri.
Fans of Argentina celebrate after their team's 3–0 victory over Algeria in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, in Kolkata, India, on June 17, 2026. Argentina began their title defense in style with a dominant win powered by a Lionel Messi hat-trick. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri.
Fans of Argentina celebrate after their team's 3–0 victory over Algeria in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, in Kolkata, India, on June 17, 2026. Argentina began their title defense in style with a dominant win powered by a Lionel Messi hat-trick. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri.
Fans of Argentina celebrate after their team's 3–0 victory over Algeria in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, in Kolkata, India, on June 17, 2026. Argentina began their title defense in style with a dominant win powered by a Lionel Messi hat-trick. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri.
Fans of Argentina celebrate after their team's 3–0 victory over Algeria in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, in Kolkata, India, on June 17, 2026. Argentina began their title defense in style with a dominant win powered by a Lionel Messi hat-trick. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri.
Fans of Argentina celebrate after their team's 3–0 victory over Algeria in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, in Kolkata, India, on June 17, 2026. Argentina began their title defense in style with a dominant win powered by a Lionel Messi hat-trick. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri.
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