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Al Jazeera English • June 17, 2026 03:00

Messi hat-trick fires holders Argentina to win over Algeria at World Cup

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Argentina open defence of their World Cup crown with a Lionel Messi-inspired 3-0 win against Algeria at 2026 edition.

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Mon 12:00 - DW All

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Tue 22:22 - France 24

Striking teachers bring Mexico City to a standstill ahead of World Cup

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Thu 09:15 - France 24

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Protesters clash with police during World Cup opening match

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Sat 21:42 - France 24

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Sun 00:05 - France 24

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Sun 13:37 - Euronews

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Sun 19:00 - DW All

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Sun 19:00 - DW Top

Germany start 2026 World Cup with win over Curacao

Sun 21:56 - France 24

World Cup 2026: Japan deny Netherlands with last-gasp equaliser

Mon 04:37 - Al Jazeera English

Sweden beat Tunisia 5-1 in strong start to World Cup

Mon 09:30 - Al Jazeera English

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Mon 21:01 - France 24

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Tue 00:12 - France 24

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Argentina’s Messi equals World Cup goalscoring record with hat-trick in defeat of Algeria

Wed 03:00 - Al Jazeera English

Messi hat-trick fires holders Argentina to win over Algeria at World Cup

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Al Jazeera English

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03:51

Lionel Messi rewrites history books at record sixth World Cup

Messi scores three exactly 20 years to the day he made his World Cup debut for Argentina.

09:30

Watch World Cup Day 4: Germany routs Curacao; Netherlands draw with Japan

Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.

04:37

Sweden beat Tunisia 5-1 in strong start to World Cup

Two goals from Ayari and one each from Isak, Gyokeres and Svanberg take Sweden to the top of Group F in Monterrey.

11:22

World Cup 2026: Biggest takeaways from Brazil-Morocco group match

Vinicius Junior scored a brilliant goal to dig Brazil out of trouble after Ismael Saibari had put Morocco ahead.

22:06

Bosnia, Canada share points in hard-fought draw at World Cup

Cyle Larin's equaliser gives Canada first World Cup points after Jovo Lukic put Bosnia in the lead in the first half.

07:28

Protesters clash with police during World Cup opening match

Protesters and police clashed outside Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium just before the FIFA World Cup’s opening match.

11:40

What’s happening at the World Cup one day before tournament starts?

Political issues continue to dominate the build-up, with the US-Israel war on Iran overshadowing the World Cup.

14:02

Shark predicts winning start for Brazil at FIFA World Cup

Shark predicts winning start for Brazil at FIFA World Cup.

BBC Headlines

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23:41

World Cup kicks off in Mexico with Shakira, dancing, and protests

There was a star-studded opening ceremony, and some sporadic clashes between police and protesters around the Azteca stadium.

DW All

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19:00

Germany start 2026 World Cup with win over Curacao

For the first time since they won the tournament in 2014, Germany won their opening game at the World Cup.

12:00

Teacher protests in Mexico could spoil the World Cup party

Just before the opening of the World Cup, host country Mexico faces a political tug-of-war. Striking teachers have occupied the central fan zone and have pledged to continue protesting.

DW Top

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19:00

Germany start 2026 World Cup with win over Curacao

For the first time since they won the tournament in 2014, Germany won their opening game at the World Cup.

12:00

Teacher protests in Mexico could spoil the World Cup party

Just before the opening of the World Cup, host country Mexico faces a political tug-of-war. Striking teachers have occupied the central fan zone and have pledged to continue protesting.

Euronews

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13:37

Vancouver turns green and gold after Australia's World Cup win

Australian supporters filled downtown Vancouver with chants and celebrations after the Socceroos defeated Turkey 2-0 in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup.

07:40

Mexico: Tight security and protests surround 2026 World Cup opener

Protesters gathered near Mexico City's World Cup opener on 11 June, while thousands of fans headed to the stadium. Brief clashes broke out as demonstrators approached security cordons around the …

France 24

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03:00

Argentina’s Messi equals World Cup goalscoring record with hat-trick in defeat of Algeria

Lionel Messi piled up the records as he scored all three goals for Argentina in their 2026 World Cup opener against Algeria on Tuesday, becoming the first player to feature …

00:06

World Cup 2026: Haaland double powers Norway to winning start against Iraq

Erling Haaland scored twice on his World Cup debut as Norway got their campaign off to a flying start with a 4-1 over a valiant Iraqi side, who were playing …

00:12

World Cup 2026: Uruguay held to draw by Saudi Arabia on day of surprises

Saudi Arabia and Uruguay played out a 1-1 draw in the sweltering Miami heat in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup, leaving Group H finely poised after tournament …

21:01

World Cup 2026: Lukaku comes off the bench to rescue point for Belgium against Egypt

Belgium's Romelo Lukaku came off the bench to help Belgium level against Egypt in a thrilling Group G clash at the Seattle Stadium on Monday, after midfielder Emam Ashour had …

21:56

World Cup 2026: Japan deny Netherlands with last-gasp equaliser

Netherlands and Japan ended their Group of Death encounter in a dramatic 2-2 draw after a thrilling spectacle in the second half. Daichi Kamada's stunning last-gasp header salvaged a point …

00:05

World Cup 2026: Brazil and Morocco draw in heavyweight Group C opener

Brazil and Morocco played out a 1-1 draw in their Group C clash at MetLife stadium, the venue that will host World Cup final. Saibari's stunning lob gave Morocco an …

21:42

World Cup 2026: Saibari and Vinicius spark draw in Group C drama

Brazil and Morocco drew 1-1 in their Group C opener at MetLife stadium. Saibari's early lob gave Morocco the lead, but Vinicius Junior's sublime finish levelled the match before half-time. …

21:10

World Cup 2026: Qatar stuns Switzerland with late equaliser

Switzerland was caught off guard in a dramatic draw against Qatar (1-1) in their World Cup 2026 group stage opener. Breel Embolo opened the scoring in the 17th minute from …

09:15

Celebrations clash with social tensions in Mexico on the eve of the World Cup

Escalating protests and social tensions in Mexico's capital threaten to derail FIFA World Cup celebrations on the eve of the opening ceremony as protesters effectively block off access to the …

22:22

Striking teachers bring Mexico City to a standstill ahead of World Cup

Thousands of demonstrators blocked a major avenue leading to Mexico City's Azteca Stadium on Tuesday, days before the 2026 World Cup opens at the venue, as teacher-led protests disrupted the …

The Hill

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16:09

World Cup 2026: Manic Monday of draws; Argentina and France to debut

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Washington Examiner

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How DHS is securing the FIFA World Cup

The Department of Homeland Security has launched a major multiagency effort aimed at securing the FIFA World Cup games across the United States as the event gets underway. The department …