Lionel Messi Creates History With Stunning Hat-Trick Goals

Lionel Messi delivered a good performance in Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Algeria today, scoring his first-ever World Cup hat-trick. The 38-year-old made a record 6th World Cup appearance and matched Germany's Klose for the most goals in FIFA history. Messi became the oldest player to score multiple goals and a hat-trick in a World Cup match.