One had a stormer and scored a hat-trick; the other had a stinker and scored none

Lionel Messi will become the first player in history to appear in six World Cups, with the Argentinian genius also on the cusp of Miroslav Klose's record for goals

Cristiano Ronaldo looks to make history by becoming the first player to score a goal in six World Cups when Portugal meets Congo on Wednesday.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are set to make history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, joining Guillermo Ochoa as the first players to participate in six t

There are many players capable of shaping this World Cup, but no two can combine greatness and drama like these two.

Lionel Messi became the first man to play in six World Cups and will soon be joined by Cristiano Ronaldo.

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 piled up the records as he scored all three goals for Argentina in their 2026 World Cup opener against Algeria on Tuesday, becoming the first player to feature in six…

Who is the highest goal scorer in the FIFA world cup? Lionel Messi has equaled Miroslav Klose's record of 16 World Cup goals after a hat-trick in the 2026 tournament. The…

Messi opened his record-breaking sixth World Cup with a hat-trick to become the tournament's joint all-time top scorer as Argentina launched their bid for back-to-back titles

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

Messi ties World Cup goal record with a hat trick against Algeria. Golden Boot at 65% YES.

Lionel Messi opened his record-breaking sixth World Cup with a hat-trick to become the tournament's joint all-time top scorer on June 16 as holders Argentina launched their bid…

Lionel Messi opened his record-breaking sixth World Cup in spectacular fashion Tuesday, scoring the first World Cup hat trick of his career as defending...

Messi and Ronaldo are the only players to score in five World Cups. Their historic milestone is driving fan token and NFT market activity during the 2026

Lionel Messi delivered another unforgettable performance on football's grandest stage, scoring a hat-trick as Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in their opening match of the 2026…

Lionel Messi’s 16 World Cup goals are the joint-most in tournament history.

Lionel Messi announced his arrival at the 2026 World Cup by leading the holders, Argentina, to a 3-0 win over Algeria, scoring a hat-trick in the process to become the…

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé are vying to become not just 2026 World Cup winners but also the greatest goalscorers in the history of the tournament. Here’s how they compare with…