The Algerian selection logically lost (3-0) against the Argentine title holder for its return to the World Cup this Wednesday, June 17 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City for the first day of Group J. Helpless, Vladimir Petkovic's men fell in the face of a hat-trick from Lionel Messi who equaled Miroslav Klose's record in the ranking of top scorers in the World Cup with 16 goals.