Lionel Messi controversially avoided a red card for a tackle on Algerian captain Aïssa Mandi during Argentina’s 3-0 World Cup win, allowing him to complete a hat-trick and tie Miroslav Klose’s record for most World Cup goals, as Argentina remains a strong contender for the title.

A Lionel Messi hat trick stunned fans for Argentina vs. Algeria to kick of the 2026 World Cup. Follow the match live for highlights and analysis

Argentina began their defense of the World Cup title won in Qatar 2022 on Tuesday with a 3-0 thrashing of Algeria, in the Group J opener of the 2026 World Cup, played at Arrowhead…

Lionel Messi received a standing ovation as he left the field after scoring his first ever World Cup hat-trick in Argentina's clash with Algeria.

Messi quickly became embroiled in controversy after he appeared to stamp on the calf and Achilles area of Algeria's Aissa Mandi from behind while he tried to make a tackle.

Argentina’s global superstar scores stunning first as defending champions get tournament off to strong start in Group J.

Lionel Messi lideró la victoria 3-0 de Argentina sobre Argelia con un triplete; sin embargo, una dura entrada sobre Aissa Mandi generó reclamos y abrió el debate sobre si la…

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 16 : Lionel Messi earned a spot in the World Cup history books with a hat-trick that saw Argentina begin the defence of their title with an emphatic…

Lionel Messi scored a dazzling hat-trick for Argentina on Tuesday to equal Miroslav Klose's all-time record of 16 goals at World Cups as the defending champions swept Algeria…

Lionel Messi became the equal record goalscorer at the men's World Cup with three goals against Algeria

Lionel Messi made history in the FIFA World Cup 2026. He became the first player to play in six World Cups. Messi also scored a hat-trick against Algeria. This tied Miroslav…

Argentina's Lionel Messi completed his first World Cup hat-trick at the 76th minute to tie with Germany's Miroslav Klose as the tournament's joint-top scorer with a record 16…

Lionel Messi scores a hat-trick, tying the World Cup goals record as Argentina defeats Algeria 3-0.

Lionel Messi added yet another extraordinary chapter to his storied career, scoring his first-ever World Cup hat-trick to lead defending champions Argentina to a commanding 3-0…

The Argentina great levels Miroslav Klose’s tally of 16 goals in a thumping 3-0 win over Algeria in Group J to begin their title defence at Kansas | Sports News

Lionel Messi marked a historic sixth tournament appearance with a stunning hat-trick against Algeria, moving to 16 finals goals as the holders launch their defence in style.

Lionel Messi is now the joint greatest goalscorer in World Cup history.

KANSAS CITY, Missouri (AP) -- Lionel Messi delivered his first World Cup hat trick while matching Miroslav Klose's career tournament scoring record Tuesday nigh

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 16 : Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he is no longer surprised by the "inexplicable" feats of Lionel Messi after he scored all three goals in their…

Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 in their 2026 World Cup opener as Messi scored a hat trick and Lisandro Martinez kept a clean sheet in Kansas City.

Messi ties World Cup goals record with hat trick against Algeria. Top goalscorer at 2026 World Cup at 0.5% YES.