The 38-year-old Messi scored his first World Cup hat trick before adoring Argentine supporters in Kansas City.

Argentina’s bid to become the first back-to-back World Cup champion in 62 years begins on Tuesday. The match against Algeria in Kansas City also marks the start of the sixth and…

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

Lionel Messi delivered his first World Cup hat trick and matched Miroslav Klose's career scoring record before thousands of Argentina fans packed into Arrowhead Stadium for a…

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.

Lionel Messi became the first man to play in six World Cup tournaments when he started for Argentina in their opening match against Algeria in Kansas City on Tuesday.

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 16 : Lionel Messi equalled the men's World Cup all-time scoring record with a hat-trick in Argentina's opener against Algeria on Tuesday, matching…

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…

Lionel Messi matches Miroslav Klose's World Cup goalscoring record with a hat-trick in Argentina's opening match against Algeria.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Lionel Messi delivered his first World Cup hat trick while matching Miroslav Klose's career tournament scoring record Tuesday ni...

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

Argentina’s global superstar becomes oldest player to score tournament hat-trick as defending champions get off to a strong start in Group J.

Lionel Messi nets his first World Cup hat-trick to move level with Miroslav Klose as the tournament's all-time leading goalscorer as Argentina thrash Algeria 3-0 in Kansas City

Lionel Messi registered his first World Cup hat trick and moved into a tie for first on the tournament's career scoring list in a brilliant performance against Algeria on Tuesday…

The 38-year-old hit a hat-trick in Kansas City to move level with Miroslav Klose on 16 goals as the highest scorer in Word Cup history

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…

OLIVER SALT IN KANSAS CITY: The boyish looks may no longer be there, but exactly 20 years on from his World Cup debut Messi proved his magic is very much still alive and kicking.

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

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…