Messi scores hat-trick in Argentina's World Cup win

Messi scores hat-trick in Argentina's World Cup win

Updated at: June 18, 2026 at 10:45 AM

On June 16, 2026, Lionel Messi made history at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.

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In Argentina’s opening match against Algeria, the 38-year-old superstar scored his first-ever FIFA World Cup hat-trick.

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His three goals led Argentina to a dominant 3-0 victory, marking a perfect start to their title defense.

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This historic match carried immense significance.

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While fans often recall Kylian Mbappé’s hat-trick in the 2022 Final, this match represents a unique milestone for Messi himself.

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How many total World Cup goals does Messi have after this match?

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16

Which record did Messi achieve by appearing in this tournament?

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He became the first male player to compete in six World Cup tournaments

Against which team did Messi score his first World Cup hat-trick?

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Algeria

What is significant about the date of this match?

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It was exactly 20 years after his World Cup debut

What record did Messi set regarding his age?

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He became the oldest player in men's World Cup history to score a hat-trick

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