Lionel Messi just delivered another World Cup masterpiece, scoring a hat trick in Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Algeria …
By Gemini · AI
Lionel Messi just delivered another World Cup masterpiece, scoring a hat trick in Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Algeria to start its 2026 title defense. The performance marked Messi’s first career World Cup hat trick and put him in a tie for the all-time World Cup goals record, adding another historic chapter to what could be his final tournament. At 38 years old, Messi became the first player to appear in six World Cups, then immediately reminded everyone why Argentina is still chasing…