Lionel Messi scores hat trick in 2026 World Cup opener to tie all-time goals record (video)

Lionel Messi has scored eight goals in his last five World Cup appearances after launching a rocket and later cleaning up a rebound for Argentina against Algeria on Tuesday.

Argentina 3-2 Egypt: Messi in tears after World Cup comeback - Live

Argentina vs Egypt LIVE: World Cup 2026 latest score, match stream and goal updates - Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah headline huge last-16 contest in Atlanta

6 World Cups, 1 Lionel Messi: 39 facts about soccer's immortal star

As he and his Argentine mates head into the knockout round, looking to repeat as champions, here is a look at 39 facts about Lionel Messi.
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Messi returns with 70th-minute strike as Argentina seal 3-0 win in FIFA World Cup 2026 warm-up clash

Argentina got their first goal in the 8th minute from Ezequiel Barco. But the real moment came in the 70th minute, when coach Lionel Scaloni finally sent Messi onto the field, ending the long wait for fans.
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Messi came on and scored a stunning free-kick goal | OneFootball

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Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde: World champs survive almighty scare from brilliant Blue Sharks

Lionel Messi and Argentina are five games from becoming the first nation to win back-to-back World Cup since Brazil more than 60 years ago, as they begin their knockout round quest against minnows Cape Verde in Miami on Friday (6 pm ET).