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

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The Independent UK · Jun 17

'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 · Jun 17

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

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The Independent UK · Jun 17

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 · Jun 17

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 · Jun 17

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 · Jun 17

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 · Jun 17

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 · Jun 17

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 · Jun 17

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.

Bangkok Post · Jun 17