Lionel Messi mesmerises as hat-trick sinks Algeria to get Argentina's World Cup defence off to winning start | The National
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Source: The National (UAE)
Published: 2026-06-17 13:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Sport, Military & Defence, Latin America, World News, War & Conflict
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The last time Argentina met an Arab team playing in green at a World Cup, they were on the receiving end of one of the biggest upsets in tournament history.
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