The 38-year-old's hat-trick against Algeria in Argentina's opening match was celebrated far and wide as another magical Messi moment

Lionel Messi and Argentina are ready to defend their World Cup title. For Messi, the tournament beginning Tuesday night against Algeria is another opportunity to burnish his…

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.

Lionel Messi added another milestone to one of football's most decorated careers when he made his 200th appearance for Argentina during the nation's opening Group J match against…

Lionel Messi achieved his 200th international appearance for Argentina in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Algeria. At 38, he joins an elite group of footballers with such…

Lionel Messi achieved a remarkable hat-trick in Argentina's World Cup debut against Algeria. This dominant performance saw the veteran player equal Miroslav Klose's all-time World…

The soccer legend stunned on Tuesday night in Argentina’s opener against Algeria.

Argentina open defence of their World Cup crown with a Lionel Messi-inspired 3-0 win against Algeria at 2026 edition.

Legendary footballer Lionel Messi achieved a remarkable feat for Argentina, scoring a hat-trick against Algeria to equal the FIFA World Cup all-time goals record with 16 on…

The star midfielder, making his 200th appearance for Argentina, tied the all-time tournament scoring mark at 16 goals with his hat-trick on Tuesday night

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

Lionel Messi hits historic World Cup hat trick vs Algeria to become joint all-time top scorer with 16 goals and the oldest player to net a finals treble.

The goals came 20 years to the day that Messi made his World Cup debut for Argentina in a match against Serbia and Montenegro.

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…

The hat-trick took Lionel Messi to 16 World Cup goals, drawing him level with Miroslav Klose as the joint-highest scorer in the tournament's history. | Football News

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…

Messi, who turns 39 next week, capped a historic night in which he became the first man to play in six World Cups

Messi scores three exactly 20 years to the day he made his World Cup debut for Argentina.

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.