Arrowhead Stadium has a new name in its celebrity story, and it belongs to a man who plays football rather than country pop. Lionel Messi scored all three goals as Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group J opener on Tuesday, sending the Kansas City crowd into scenes that veteran sports analyst Skip Bayless could only describe one way.

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…

The World Cup might be less than a week old, but the goal scoring at this year's tourney has been sublime. Argentina's Lionel Messi netted three goals the same day France's Kylian…

After historic hat trick on a dazzling night in Kansas City, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner might yet have another significant chapter to write in World Cup lore.

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

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 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…

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…

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

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

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

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

On a night when it seemed like young stars in their primes were laying down a statement of intent, a moment when the changing of the guard in world soccer seemed at hand, Lionel…

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick, while Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland both scored braces on a night where the World Cup's biggest stars shone brightest.