18/06/2026
🔥 2026 World Cup: Haaland Sends Warning to Messi After Argentina Captain’s Hat-Trick Demolition of Algeria
Erling Haaland dominated the headlines with a dream FIFA World Cup debut, but by nightfall, the spotlight had shifted to Lionel Messi, whose brilliance earned admiration even from the Norwegian star.
The Norwegian striker reacted to Messi’s landmark achievement against Algeria with a simple but impactful message that spread like wildfire online.
Argentina began their 2026 FIFA World Cup journey in emphatic fashion, cruising to a 3-0 win over Algeria with Lionel Messi once again leading from the front. According to FourFourTwo, the Argentine skipper netted all three goals, registering the first World Cup hat-trick of his illustrious career while equalling a long-standing record that many thought would remain untouched for years.
After enjoying a remarkable first appearance on football’s biggest stage, Haaland had only one reaction to Messi’s performance.
