Lionel Messi equals World Cup scoring record with hat-trick against Algeria
Lionel Messi equalled Miroslav Klose’s record of 16 World Cup goals with a hat-trick as Argentina began their title defence with a 3-0 win over Algeria in Kansas City.
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Quintessential Lionel Messi Reminded The World Of His Extraterrestrial Qualities
Back in the heyday of their greatest moments, at the top of their game, South Americans birthed a saying in Spanish when talking about Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. But, for the sake of brevity, I will translate it.
Every Stat To Know About Lionel Messi's Historic World Cup Hat Trick
Tuesday was a day full of superstars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, one player continued to show why he's the greatest of all-time.
'Enjoy Him': Zlatan And Thierry Henry Won't Engage In The Lionel Messi GOAT Debate
Greatest ever or second-best behind Cristiano Ronaldo? It doesn't matter. Zlatan Ibrahimović and Thierry Henry are tired of discussing where Lionel Messi, their former FC Barcelona teammate, ranks among the top footballers of all time.
Messi says his tears after first goal were caused by personal 'difficult days'
June 17 : An emotional Lionel Messi was wiping his tears with his shirt after scoring Argentina's first goal against Algeria in the World Cup, a strike that marked the beginning of a memorable performance where he netted thrice to secure a 3-0 win.
World Cup Daily: Messi with a historic hat trick; Mbappé and Haaland also score - ESPN
The 2026 World Cup has already seen stars such as Lamine Yamal, Vinícius Júnior and Virgil van Dijk. Day 6, though, saw more headliners enter the fray.
Lionel Messi ties men's World Cup goals record with a hat trick as Argentina tops Algeria
Lionel Messi used the front of his white-and-blue, sweat-soaked jersey to wipe the tears from his eyes, a flood of emotions cracking his usually calm, confident demeanour after he gave Argentina an early lead in its World Cup opener against Algeria.
Austria's Rangnick hails World Cup's smaller nations after close win over Jordan
SANTA CLARA, California, June 17 : Austria coach Ralf Rangnick saluted the quality of the World Cup's debutants after his team rode their luck in a 3-1 win over Jordan on Tuesday.