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World Cup 2026 results: Mbappe shatters record as England calls up Chalobah

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The Independent UK

'Numbers don't mean anything', says Messi after record-breaking World Cup hat-trick against Algeria

Lionel Messi has equalled Miroslav Klose's FIFA World Cup goal tally. He achieved this after scoring a hat-trick in Argentina's win against Algeria. Messi stated that numbers are just statistics and he feels honoured. He also spoke about his emotional reaction to scoring, attributing it to recent difficult times. Argentina…

The Economic Times

Lionel Messi makes World Cup history with record-equalling hat trick

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The Independent UK

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Lionel Messi ties Miroslav Klose for most World Cup goals as Argentina cruise past Algeria 3-0

France finds a way to break a goalless first half as they cruise past Senegal, the African champions whose recent AFCON title was stripped on a technicality and awarded to Morocco, delivering a 3-1 win campaign opener.

Euronews

Lionel Messi Net Worth: How the Argentina legend amassed his fortune as he reaches 200 international appearances

Lionel Messi achieved his 200th international appearance for Argentina, joining Cristiano Ronaldo and Bader Al-Mutawa as one of football's most-capped players. His legendary career, marked by numerous accolades and a FIFA World Cup triumph, has also propelled him to billionaire status with significant earnings from contracts, endorsements, and diverse business…

The Economic Times

Argentina Player Ratings vs. Algeria: Magical Messi Opens World Cup With Record Night

Lionel Messi is now the joint greatest goalscorer in World Cup history.

Sports Illustrated

SPO:Messi magic gets defending champions going at World Cup

A Lionel Messi hat-trick against Algeria has got Argentina off to the perfect start as they attempt to defend their World Cup crown in North America.

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Messi magic gets defending champions going at World Cup

A Lionel Messi hat-trick against Algeria has got Argentina off to the perfect start as they attempt to defend their World Cup crown in North America.

AAP

How Old Is Lionel Messi? Inside His Legendary Career as He Chases One Final World Cup Chapter

Lionel Messi leads Argentina in the 2026 World Cup, potentially marking his final international chapter. His enduring influence and Argentina's dominance define modern football history.

International Business Times UK

Lionel Messi makes World Cup history in sensational one-man display

Lionel Messi's Argentina defeated Algeria by three goals to nil in Kansas City on Tuesday evening

FourFourTwo

Everything you missed from day six at World Cup 2026: Messi magic, England’s late squad change, and VAR controversy

Elsewhere, Kylian Mbappe rewrote some records as France turned on the style after the tournament’s biggest refereeing controversy so far

The Independent UK

FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina is skilfully defending its title, and its fans are more obsessed than ever

Argentina's football champions are back on the World Cup stage. Dedicated fans have traveled thousands of miles, some by bicycle, to support their team. Many are spending significant amounts of money to witness the matches. Lionel Messi, a legendary player, is a major draw for global fans.

The Economic Times

Messi hat-trick equals goalscoring record as Argentina beat Algeria

KANSAS CITY, Missouri: Lionel Messi earned a spot in the World ‌Cup history books with a hat-trick that saw Argentina begin the defence of their title with an emphatic ⁠3-0 victory over Algeria on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Lionel Messi produces hat trick, ties all-time World Cup goals mark

Lionel Messi's left-footed ⁠strike ⁠in the 76th minute Tuesday night against Algeria completed a sensational hat ‌trick and boosted the Argentina star to 16 career goals at the World Cup, tying Miroslav Klose's all-time mark.

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The Guardian - US

Messi dazzles to equal World Cup scoring record as Argentina breeze past Algeria

The star midfielder, making his 200th appearance for Argentina, tied the all-time tournament scoring mark at 16 goals with his hat-trick on Tuesday night

The Economic Times

Most goals in World Cup: Who is the highest goal scorer in the FIFA world cup?

Who is the highest goal scorer in the FIFA world cup? Lionel Messi has equaled Miroslav Klose's record of 16 World Cup goals after a hat-trick in the 2026 tournament. The Argentina captain also became the first male footballer to appear in six World Cups. Messi's achievement marks a significant…

France 24

Argentina’s Messi equals World Cup goalscoring record with hat-trick in defeat of Algeria

Lionel Messi piled up the records as he scored all three goals for Argentina in their 2026 World Cup opener against Algeria on Tuesday, becoming the first player to feature in six World Cups and matching former Germany striker Miroslav Klose's tally of 16 goals on football's biggest stage.

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi creates more history with Argentina after fabulous hat-trick reveals World Cup truth

The 37-year-old hit a hat-trick in Kansas City to move level with Miroslav Klose on 16 goals as the highest scorer in Word Cup history

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The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi lights up the stage with hat-trick in opener vs Algeria, equals Klose’s all-time record

Lionel Messi achieved a remarkable hat-trick in Argentina's World Cup debut against Algeria. This dominant performance saw the veteran player equal Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record of 16 goals. Messi's goals, including a long-range strike and a close-range finish, ignited celebrations among Argentine supporters in Kansas City.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi joins Cristiano Ronaldo club, becomes 2nd player to score in 5 World Cups

Lionel Messi achieved his 200th international appearance for Argentina in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Algeria. At 38, he joins an elite group of footballers with such longevity. Messi's illustrious career includes a World Cup title, multiple Copa América triumphs, and numerous World Cup records, solidifying his status…

The Economic Times

FIFA 2026: Kylian Mbappe sparks France with two goals in 3-1 win over Senegal at World Cup

Kylian Mbappe scored twice, surpassing Pele's World Cup goal tally with 14, as France defeated Senegal 3-1 in their opener. After a quiet first half, Mbappe's brace and a late goal from Bradley Barcola secured the win. Ibrahim Mbaye scored Senegal's lone goal in stoppage time.

The Independent UK

Argentina is defending its World Cup title, and its fans are more obsessed than ever

Some Argentina fans shelled out tens of thousands of dollars to follow the World Cup defending champions around the U.S. One group made a 20-hour drive to Tuesday’s opening match in Kansas City against Algeria, living on sandwiches, to save money

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi becomes 2nd player to score in 5 World Cups, striking early for Argentina vs. Algeria

Lionel Messi became the second player to score in five World Cups, giving defending champion Argentina an early 1-0 lead over Algeria

The Economic Times

Lionel Messi creates FIFA World Cup history and adds another record to football's greatest story

Lionel Messi FIFA World Cup History: Lionel Messi became the first man to play in six World Cup tournaments when he started for Argentina in their opening match against Algeria in Kansas City on Tuesday. Messi made his World Cup debut as a teenager at the 2006 tournament in Germany…

TechRadar

How to watch Argentina vs Algeria: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time as Lionel Messi & Co start FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, team news

Lionel Messi makes history as he starts for Argentina against Algeria at the World Cup 2026. Here's how to watch the Group J clash for free online and from anywhere.

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