The Algeria national football team lost to Argentina with a score of 3-0 in the match that took place between them in the first round of the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lionel Messi led the Argentine team to a big win, scoring three goals in the 17th, 60th, and 76th minutes of the game. The first half saw Messi score a goal in the 8th minute, but it was canceled due to offside, and the Algerian team also scored a goal through Ibrahim Maza in the 13th minute, but it was also canceled due to offside. The Argentine team's lineup was as follows: Emilian Martinez - Montiel - Lisandro Martinez - Romero - Medina - De Paul - Enzo - Mac Allister - Messi - Lautaro Martinez - Thiago Almada. The Algerian team's lineup was as follows: Zidan - Belghali - Issa Mandi - Ben Sabaini - Ayat Nouri - Boudou - Ben Talib - Maza - Gueri - Chaibi - Haj Moussa. With this result, Argentina's score reaches 3 points, while Algeria's score is frozen at zero points. This match is a big loss for the Algerian national football team, as they miss the opportunity to get the three points in the first round. The team will have to work hard to rebuild itself and get back on track in the tournament. On the other hand, this is a big win for the Argentine team, as it puts them in first place in the group. The team will have to continue performing well to maintain their first-place position.