# Soccer: Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in their World Cup opener in Kansas City. The 38-year-old is now level with Germany’s Miroslav Klose in scoring the most goals at World Cup finals. In New Jersey, two-time champions France opened their campaign with a convincing 3-1 victory over Senegal. Captain Kylian Mbappe scored two goals, becoming France’s all-time leading scorer with 58 goals. In Boston, Norway defeated Iraq 4-1 with Erling Haaland scoring twice on his World Cup debut.
Soccer: Hat-trick for Lionel Messi as Argentina get off to a winning start in the World Cup