Messi Hat-Trick History
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Lionel Messi achieved multiple scoring milestones with a hat-trick against Algeria in World Cup qualifiers. He became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup finals history, surpassing Miroslav Klose. Messi also became the first man to play in six World Cups, though he clarified his emotional reaction was unrelated to football.
Messi gets hat-trick ball from AFA chief after Algeria win
- Lionel Messi received the match ball after scoring a hat-trick against Algeria in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. - The AFA president, Claudio Tapia, was seen carrying the ball, and Messi confirmed it was likely the one used for his hat-trick. - Messi also spoke about his emotional reaction to his first goal, attributing it to difficult personal days and thanking his teammates for their support.
Messi's tears during record hat-trick linked to father's health struggles
- Lionel Messi became emotional during Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria in the 2026 World Cup. - Reports indicate his tears were due to his father's health issues, not solely football emotions. - …
Messi becomes World Cup finals' all-time top scorer with hat-trick
- Lionel Messi became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup finals history by scoring a hat-trick, surpassing Miroslav Klose. - The Argentine star's achievement comes twenty years after his first W…
Messi Makes History as First Man to Play in 6 World Cups, Scores Hat-Trick
- Lionel Messi became the first man to play in six FIFA World Cups, starting in Argentina's 2026 opener against Algeria. - The appearance also marked his 200th cap for Argentina and 27th World Cup mat…
'Why are you crying on a good day, Messi?' Star clarifies tears unrelated to football after hat-trick
- Lionel Messi clarified that his tears after scoring a hat-trick against Algeria were unrelated to football. - He stated that he had personally difficult matters in recent days. - Messi tied the reco…
Messi rewrites World Cup history with hat-trick against Algeria
- Lionel Messi made history in Argentina's 3-0 World Cup victory over Algeria by scoring a hat-trick. - At 38, he became the oldest player to score multiple goals in a World Cup match and the first to…
Messi rewrites World Cup history with hat-trick against Algeria
- Lionel Messi made history in Argentina's 3-0 World Cup victory over Algeria by scoring a hat-trick. - At 38, he became the oldest player to score multiple goals in a World Cup match and the first to…
