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Lionel Messi Scores Hat-Trick at 2026 World Cup Premiere

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Lionel Messi, at 38, debuted at his sixth World Cup with a hat-trick against Algeria.
He expressed gratitude for his teammates and reflected on his challenging moments.
Erling Haaland praised Messi's performance, calling him 'crazy' after the match.
Kylian Mbappé also made a strong start, scoring twice against Iraq in his own debut.

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Lionel Messi, at 38, debuted at his sixth World Cup with a hat-trick against Algeria.
He expressed gratitude for his teammates and reflected on his challenging moments.
Erling Haaland praised Messi's performance, calling him 'crazy' after the match.
Kylian Mbappé also made a strong start, scoring twice against Iraq in his own debut.

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