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Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina in a 3-0 victory over Algeria in their first match of World Cup 2026, tying Miroslav Klose for the most all-time World Cup goals.
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Who
Lionel Messi, Miroslav Klose, Ronaldo, Gerd Muller, Kylian Mbappe
What
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina in a 3-0 victory over Algeria in their first match of World Cup 2026, tying Miroslav Klose for the most all-time World Cup goals.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:24:38 GMT · 6h 27m ago
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Why
Messi explained he was crying due to 'difficult, complicated days' unrelated to the sport, expressing gratitude to his teammates for their support.
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Messi's personal struggles, revealed after a significant World Cup performance, add a human element to his athletic achievements and highlight the support system within professional sports.
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2 events in this thread- Currently Reading6h 27m agoLionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina in a 3-0 victory over Algeria in their first match of World Cup 2026, tying Miroslav Klose for the most all-time World Cup goals.
- War & Conflict6h 27m agoLionel Messi scored a hat-trick against Algeria, drawing him level with Miroslav Klose as the all-time leading World Cup goal scorer, and was seen crying after his first goal.Open article