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IN PHOTOS | FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi trains with Argentina squad ahead of Austria match

Updated On: 22 June, 2026 03:28 PM IST | Atharva Upasani

Argentina captain Lionel Messi was all smiles at the team's training session ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group-stage clash against Austria. (Pics: AFP)

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Lionel Messi during the Argentina training session (Pic: AFP)
Lionel Messi during the Argentina training session (Pic: AFP)
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Messi delivered a sensational performance in Argentina's opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, leading the defending champions to a commanding 3-0 victory over Algeria with a hat-trick

Messi delivered a sensational performance in Argentina's opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, leading the defending champions to a commanding 3-0 victory over Algeria with a hat-trick

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The Argentine skipper opened the scoring with a powerful long-range effort before doubling the lead with a poacher's finish following a rebound

The Argentine skipper opened the scoring with a powerful long-range effort before doubling the lead with a poacher's finish following a rebound

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Messi completed his hat-trick in the 76th minute with a composed curling strike to seal the win for the defending champions

Messi completed his hat-trick in the 76th minute with a composed curling strike to seal the win for the defending champions

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The hat-trick was Messi's first in FIFA World Cup history and saw him draw level with Germany's Miroslav Klose as the joint-highest scorer in men's World Cup history with 16 goals

The hat-trick was Messi's first in FIFA World Cup history and saw him draw level with Germany's Miroslav Klose as the joint-highest scorer in men's World Cup history with 16 goals

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Argentina will next face Austria in Dallas on Monday, while Algeria are scheduled to take on Jordan in San Francisco

Argentina will next face Austria in Dallas on Monday, while Algeria are scheduled to take on Jordan in San Francisco

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