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SI:AM | Lionel Messi Hat Trick Headlines an Especially Star-Studded World Cup Day

You might not see another single day with as much attacking excellence on display as we saw on Tuesday with Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland all scoring multiple goals.

Sports Illustrated

Football’s greatest showman shows Mbappé and Haaland who’s boss

In today’s Football Daily: The big guns join the party

The Guardian - UK

What Happened to Lionel Messi? Emotional Icon Reveals Personal Turmoil Behind World Cup Goal Tears

Lionel Messi scored a record-breaking hat-trick for Argentina at the World Cup, revealing post-match that his tears were due to personal struggles unrelated to football, highlighting his emotional vulnerability.

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Lionel Messi Has His Own Golf Shoe (Yes You Read That Right)... And We Can All Buy It

A FIFA World Cup x golf crossover was not on my bingo card in 2026 but here we are with the adidas Lionel Messi golf shoes

Golf Monthly

World Cup 2026 top scorers: Lionel Messi ahead of Kylian Mbappe in Golden Boot race

Argentina superstar could clinch award before kick-off in the World Cup final

Evening Standard

‘Difficult’—Lionel Messi Explains Why He Cried After Scoring for Argentina

The quiet soccer icon was overcome with emotion in Argentina’s 2026 opener.

Sports Illustrated

Is Cristiano Ronaldo Playing in World Cup 2026? Analysis Claims Legend Is a Burden for Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to make World Cup history in 2026 with a record-equalling sixth appearance, but questions persist over whether the 41-year-old is still helping or quietly hindering Portugal.

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Every Goal Lionel Messi Has Scored at the World Cup

Lionel Messi’s 16 World Cup goals are the joint-most in tournament history.

Sports Illustrated

Messi hat-trick fuels Argentina's World Cup title hopes

Fans in Buenos Aires celebrated as Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to lead defending champions Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Algeria in their World Cup opener.

Euronews

Messi vs Mbappé vs Ronaldo: How the Biggest World Cup Stars Will Compare by Net Worth in 2026

Lionel Messi scores a record-equalling hattrick at the FIFA 2026 World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo prepares for his last, while Kylian Mbappé sets eyes on the trophy after losing the finals in 2022.

International Business Times UK

Lionel Messi Reminds Everyone of His Enduring Brilliance in Argentina Saunter

Not only did Argentina’s talisman notch his first ever World Cup hat-trick, he also went joint level as the all-time World Cup top scorer.

Sports Illustrated

Why Lionel Messi cried during his hat-trick against Algeria

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The Independent UK

Lionel Messi explains why he was crying during World Cup hat-trick

Messi scored all the goals in Argentina’s comfortable 3-0 win over Algeria but appeared to be wiping away tears after celebrations of his first strike

The Independent UK

Harry Kane begins pursuit of Messi, Mbappe and the World Cup’s Golden Boot in the form of his life

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland all scored multiple goals in their opening World Cup games – and England’s captain was watching

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'An Animal': Argentina Raves About Lionel Messi's Historic Hat Trick In World Cup Win Over Algeria

Lionel Messi earned praise and admiration from Argentina after scoring a historic hat-trick in the nation's 3-0 World Cup win over Algeria.

The Independent UK

The all-time World Cup top scorers as Mbappé closes in on record

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Sports Illustrated

Argentina in the World Cup: 5 Moments That Defined a Nation

Argentina’s World Cup history is among the most fabled—and at times controversial—in the tournament’s story.

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2026: Starmer tells England to ‘dare to dream’, environment protests planned for Mexico match – as it happened

Sir Keir Starmer offered his best wishes to the England team before their entry into the tournament

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The Independent UK

World Cup 2026 LIVE: England fans take over Dallas ahead of opener against Croatia

England get their World Cup campaign underway against Croatia tonight, with Harry Kane hoping to match the standards set by hat-trick hero Lionel Messi

Evening Standard

World Cup 2026 highlights and moments missed overnight as Argentina's Lionel Messi equals record

Fans Stateside were treated to three more standout matches, but what did UK watchers miss out on?

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Lionel Messi As He Matches World Cup Goal Record With Stunning Hat-Trick Against Algeria

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina defeated Algeria in their World Cup opener, equalling the tournament's all-time scoring record.

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World Cup day six highlights: Lionel Messi nets hat-trick for Argentina as Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland both score twice

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to begin Argentina's defence of their World Cup while Kylian Mbappe helped get France off to a winning start against Senegal and Erling Haaland scored twice for Norway

The Independent UK

The old school trait turning Kylian Mbappe into Monsieur World Cup

Having moved past legends Pele and Just Fontaine in the goalscoring charts Mbappe is forging his own path as a modern World Cup icon

The Guardian - US

What happened on a historic night for Argentina? ‘Messi things’

A hat-trick against Algeria equalled Miroslav Klose’s World Cup scoring record, but Messi and his teammates insist the mark doesn’t matter to him

Bangkok Post

Mbappe has World Cup history in sights after breaking France scoring record

EAST RUTHERFORD — Kylian Mbappe renewed his remarkable relationship with the World Cup Tuesday as he scored twice in France's 3-1 win over Senegal, leaving him within touching distance of Lionel Messi as he bids to become the tournament's highest ever scorer.

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