Algeria complain to FIFA after Messi hat-trick
Algeria files FIFA complaint over Messi tackle
Your federation is not letting this go. Algeria have filed an official complaint with FIFA over Lionel Messi's challenge during the World Cup opener (1)(3)(4)(5)(6). The FAF argue Messi should have seen red for the foul and that the refereeing decisions shaped the match (1)(3)(5). "We cannot remain silent," the federation said in its statement (4). Marca confirmed the complaint was formally lodged (6). Argentina won the match 3–0.
Messi hat-trick sinks Algeria 3–0
A brutal opener. Argentina 3–0 Algeria on Wednesday, and Lionel Messi scored all three (2). He was playing his 200th international match. Lamine Yamal did not hold back afterwards: "Every match proves he's the best in history. If anyone has doubts, it's because they're looking for them" (2). Your team now has to regroup fast. The group stage gives you no time to dwell on the defending champions.
Sources
- 1. t-online.de — WM 2026 aktuell: Algerien legt wegen Messis Foulspiel Beschwerde ein
- 2. soccernews.com — ‘He’s the best in history’ – Yamal lauds Messi after World Cup hat-trick
- 3. actu.fr — Coupe du monde 2026 : Messi méritait-il un carton rouge ? L'Algérie saisit la Fifa après son match contre l'Argentine
- 4. n-tv.de — "Können nicht schweigen": Algerien reicht wegen foulendem Messi Protest ein
- 5. ole.com.ar — Argelia se quejó ante la FIFA por el partido con Argentina
- 6. marca.com — Queja oficial de Argelia a FIFA: "Messi debió ver la roja"