The Argentina national football team started their World Cup participation with a resounding 3-0 victory over Algeria, with a hat-trick from Lionel Messi. However, the Algerian team filed a complaint with FIFA over the refereeing of the match, highlighting Messi's foul on Aissa Mandi at 31 minutes into the first half. The Algerian Football Federation considers that Messi's foul should have been sanctioned with a red card, which would have changed the course of the match. Messi's foul was considered an imprudent foul by Polish referee Szymon Marciniak, but the Algerian Federation considers that it should have been considered a reckless or excessive force foul. The IFAB's Rule 12 states that referees have the discretion to sanction fouls according to their judgment, and the Algerian Federation considers that referee Marciniak did not act according to the rule. The Argentina national football team moves forward in the World Cup, but Algeria's complaint could have consequences for the team in the future. FIFA will have to investigate the complaint and make a decision on the matter. Meanwhile, the Argentina national football team is preparing for their next match in the World Cup. The Argentine selection has proven to be one of the strongest teams in the tournament, and their victory over Algeria is an example of their skill and determination. The Argentina national football team is led by coach Lionel Scaloni, who has done an excellent job in directing the team. The team also has the experience and skill of players like Lionel Messi, Alexis Mac Allister, and others. The Argentina national football team is one of the favorites to win the World Cup, and their victory over Algeria is an important step towards that goal.