Messi Shines With Hat Trick as Argentina Triumphs Over Algeria
WHO:
AP News - Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic commented on Messi's performance, stating, “Class is permanent. He’s fortunate to have the privilege that the entire Argentina team works for him.”
AP News - Messi expressed, “I can’t ask for anything more, God gave me too much, now everything is just to enjoy. I'm just happy to be considered as one of the best in football history.”
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, making him the second player to score in five World Cups alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.
AP News - Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic stated, “Class is permanent. He’s fortunate to have the privilege that the entire Argentina team works for him.”
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
CBS News Sports - Lionel Messi became the first man to play in six World Cups.
The New York Times - Messi is 38 years old and plays for Argentina.
The New York Times - Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni praised Messi, stating, “He’s incredible.”
Fox News Sports - Thierry Henry praised Messi's performance against Algeria.
WHAT:
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's hat trick brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the 61st of his career and his 11th for Argentina.
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi stated, “My tears after the first goal? I’ve had some tough days. It wasn’t related to football. And those feelings were because of that.”
AP News - Messi expressed gratitude for his teammates and coaching staff, stating, “I thank my teammates, the coaching staff and the delegation for helping me.”
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi became the oldest player ever to score multiple goals in a World Cup match at 38 years, 357 days.
AP News - Messi's hat trick marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi stated, “It makes me very happy to have lived through everything that came my way. What I’m living through now is the cherry on top.”
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's three goals brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the 61st of his career and his 11th for Argentina, marking the first World Cup hat trick of his career.
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's hat trick brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi stated, “My tears after the first goal? I’ve had some tough days. It wasn’t related to football. And those feelings were because of that.”
AP News - Messi expressed gratitude for his teammates and coaching staff, stating, “I thank my teammates, the coaching staff and the delegation for helping me.”
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi became the oldest player ever to score multiple goals in a World Cup match at 38 years, 357 days.
AP News - Messi's hat trick marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi stated, “It makes me very happy to have lived through everything that came my way. What I’m living through now is the cherry on top.”
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's three goals brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the 61st of his career and his 11th for Argentina, marking the first World Cup hat trick of his career.
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's hat trick brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi stated, “My tears after the first goal? I’ve had some tough days. It wasn’t related to football. And those feelings were because of that.”
AP News - Messi expressed gratitude for his teammates and coaching staff, stating, “I thank my teammates, the coaching staff and the delegation for helping me.”
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi became the oldest player ever to score multiple goals in a World Cup match at 38 years, 357 days.
AP News - Messi's hat trick marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi stated, “It makes me very happy to have lived through everything that came my way. What I’m living through now is the cherry on top.”
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's three goals brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the 61st of his career and his 11th for Argentina, marking the first World Cup hat trick of his career.
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's hat trick brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi stated, “My tears after the first goal? I’ve had some tough days. It wasn’t related to football. And those feelings were because of that.”
AP News - Messi expressed gratitude for his teammates and coaching staff, stating, “I thank my teammates, the coaching staff and the delegation for helping me.”
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi became the oldest player ever to score multiple goals in a World Cup match at 38 years, 357 days.
AP News - Messi's hat trick marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi stated, “It makes me very happy to have lived through everything that came my way. What I’m living through now is the cherry on top.”
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's three goals brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the 61st of his career and his 11th for Argentina, marking the first World Cup hat trick of his career.
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's hat trick brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi stated, “My tears after the first goal? I’ve had some tough days. It wasn’t related to football. And those feelings were because of that.”
AP News - Messi expressed gratitude for his teammates and coaching staff, stating, “I thank my teammates, the coaching staff and the delegation for helping me.”
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi became the oldest player ever to score multiple goals in a World Cup match at 38 years, 357 days.
AP News - Messi's hat trick marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi stated, “It makes me very happy to have lived through everything that came my way. What I’m living through now is the cherry on top.”
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's three goals brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the 61st of his career and his 11th for Argentina, marking the first World Cup hat trick of his career.
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's hat trick brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi stated, “My tears after the first goal? I’ve had some tough days. It wasn’t related to football. And those feelings were because of that.”
AP News - Messi expressed gratitude for his teammates and coaching staff, stating, “I thank my teammates, the coaching staff and the delegation for helping me.”
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi became the oldest player ever to score multiple goals in a World Cup match at 38 years, 357 days.
AP News - Messi's hat trick marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi stated, “It makes me very happy to have lived through everything that came my way. What I’m living through now is the cherry on top.”
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's three goals brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the 61st of his career and his 11th for Argentina, marking the first World Cup hat trick of his career.
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's hat trick brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi stated, “My tears after the first goal? I’ve had some tough days. It wasn’t related to football. And those feelings were because of that.”
AP News - Messi expressed gratitude for his teammates and coaching staff, stating, “I thank my teammates, the coaching staff and the delegation for helping me.”
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi became the oldest player ever to score multiple goals in a World Cup match at 38 years, 357 days.
AP News - Messi's hat trick marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi stated, “It makes me very happy to have lived through everything that came my way. What I’m living through now is the cherry on top.”
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's three goals brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the 61st of his career and his 11th for Argentina, marking the first World Cup hat trick of his career.
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's hat trick brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi stated, “My tears after the first goal? I’ve had some tough days. It wasn’t related to football. And those feelings were because of that.”
AP News - Messi expressed gratitude for his teammates and coaching staff, stating, “I thank my teammates, the coaching staff and the delegation for helping me.”
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi became the oldest player ever to score multiple goals in a World Cup match at 38 years, 357 days.
AP News - Messi's hat trick marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi stated, “It makes me very happy to have lived through everything that came my way. What I’m living through now is the cherry on top.”
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's three goals brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the 61st of his career and his 11th for Argentina, marking the first World Cup hat trick of his career.
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's hat trick brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi stated, “My tears after the first goal? I’ve had some tough days. It wasn’t related to football. And those feelings were because of that.”
AP News - Messi expressed gratitude for his teammates and coaching staff, stating, “I thank my teammates, the coaching staff and the delegation for helping me.”
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi became the oldest player ever to score multiple goals in a World Cup match at 38 years, 357 days.
AP News - Messi's hat trick marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi stated, “It makes me very happy to have lived through everything that came my way. What I’m living through now is the cherry on top.”
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's three goals brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the 61st of his career and his 11th for Argentina, marking the first World Cup hat trick of his career.
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's hat trick brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi stated, “My tears after the first goal? I’ve had some tough days. It wasn’t related to football. And those feelings were because of that.”
AP News - Messi expressed gratitude for his teammates and coaching staff, stating, “I thank my teammates, the coaching staff and the delegation for helping me.”
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi became the oldest player ever to score multiple goals in a World Cup match at 38 years, 357 days.
AP News - Messi's hat trick marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi stated, “It makes me very happy to have lived through everything that came my way. What I’m living through now is the cherry on top.”
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's three goals brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the 61st of his career and his 11th for Argentina, marking the first World Cup hat trick of his career.
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's hat trick brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi stated, “My tears after the first goal? I’ve had some tough days. It wasn’t related to football. And those feelings were because of that.”
AP News - Messi expressed gratitude for his teammates and coaching staff, stating, “I thank my teammates, the coaching staff and the delegation for helping me.”
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi became the oldest player ever to score multiple goals in a World Cup match at 38 years, 357 days.
AP News - Messi's hat trick marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi stated, “It makes me very happy to have lived through everything that came my way. What I’m living through now is the cherry on top.”
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's three goals brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the 61st of his career and his 11th for Argentina, marking the first World Cup hat trick of his career.
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's hat trick brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi stated, “My tears after the first goal? I’ve had some tough days. It wasn’t related to football. And those feelings were because of that.”
AP News - Messi expressed gratitude for his teammates and coaching staff, stating, “I thank my teammates, the coaching staff and the delegation for helping me.”
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi became the oldest player ever to score multiple goals in a World Cup match at 38 years, 357 days.
AP News - Messi's hat trick marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi stated, “It makes me very happy to have lived through everything that came my way. What I’m living through now is the cherry on top.”
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's three goals brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the 61st of his career and his 11th for Argentina, marking the first World Cup hat trick of his career.
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's hat trick brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi stated, “My tears after the first goal? I’ve had some tough days. It wasn’t related to football. And those feelings were because of that.”
AP News - Messi expressed gratitude for his teammates and coaching staff, stating, “I thank my teammates, the coaching staff and the delegation for helping me.”
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi became the oldest player ever to score multiple goals in a World Cup match at 38 years, 357 days.
AP News - Messi's hat trick marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi stated, “It makes me very happy to have lived through everything that came my way. What I’m living through now is the cherry on top.”
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's three goals brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the 61st of his career and his 11th for Argentina, marking the first World Cup hat trick of his career.
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's hat trick brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi stated, “My tears after the first goal? I’ve had some tough days. It wasn’t related to football. And those feelings were because of that.”
AP News - Messi expressed gratitude for his teammates and coaching staff, stating, “I thank my teammates, the coaching staff and the delegation for helping me.”
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi became the oldest player ever to score multiple goals in a World Cup match at 38 years, 357 days.
AP News - Messi's hat trick marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi stated, “It makes me very happy to have lived through everything that came my way. What I’m living through now is the cherry on top.”
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's three goals brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the 61st of his career and his 11th for Argentina, marking the first World Cup hat trick of his career.
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's hat trick brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi stated, “My tears after the first goal? I’ve had some tough days. It wasn’t related to football. And those feelings were because of that.”
AP News - Messi expressed gratitude for his teammates and coaching staff, stating, “I thank my teammates, the coaching staff and the delegation for helping me.”
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi became the oldest player ever to score multiple goals in a World Cup match at 38 years, 357 days.
AP News - Messi's hat trick marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi stated, “It makes me very happy to have lived through everything that came my way. What I’m living through now is the cherry on top.”
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's three goals brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the 61st of his career and his 11th for Argentina, marking the first World Cup hat trick of his career.
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's hat trick brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi stated, “My tears after the first goal? I’ve had some tough days. It wasn’t related to football. And those feelings were because of that.”
AP News - Messi expressed gratitude for his teammates and coaching staff, stating, “I thank my teammates, the coaching staff and the delegation for helping me.”
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi became the oldest player ever to score multiple goals in a World Cup match at 38 years, 357 days.
AP News - Messi's hat trick marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi stated, “It makes me very happy to have lived through everything that came my way. What I’m living through now is the cherry on top.”
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's three goals brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the 61st of his career and his 11th for Argentina, marking the first World Cup hat trick of his career.
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's hat trick brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi stated, “My tears after the first goal? I’ve had some tough days. It wasn’t related to football. And those feelings were because of that.”
AP News - Messi expressed gratitude for his teammates and coaching staff, stating, “I thank my teammates, the coaching staff and the delegation for helping me.”
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi became the oldest player ever to score multiple goals in a World Cup match at 38 years, 357 days.
AP News - Messi's hat trick marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi stated, “It makes me very happy to have lived through everything that came my way. What I’m living through now is the cherry on top.”
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's three goals brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the 61st of his career and his 11th for Argentina, marking the first World Cup hat trick of his career.
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's hat trick brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi stated, “My tears after the first goal? I’ve had some tough days. It wasn’t related to football. And those feelings were because of that.”
AP News - Messi expressed gratitude for his teammates and coaching staff, stating, “I thank my teammates, the coaching staff and the delegation for helping me.”
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi became the oldest player ever to score multiple goals in a World Cup match at 38 years, 357 days.
AP News - Messi's hat trick marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi stated, “It makes me very happy to have lived through everything that came my way. What I’m living through now is the cherry on top.”
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's three goals brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the 61st of his career and his 11th for Argentina, marking the first World Cup hat trick of his career.
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's hat trick brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi stated, “My tears after the first goal? I’ve had some tough days. It wasn’t related to football. And those feelings were because of that.”
AP News - Messi expressed gratitude for his teammates and coaching staff, stating, “I thank my teammates, the coaching staff and the delegation for helping me.”
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi became the oldest player ever to score multiple goals in a World Cup match at 38 years, 357 days.
AP News - Messi's hat trick marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi stated, “It makes me very happy to have lived through everything that came my way. What I’m living through now is the cherry on top.”
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's three goals brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the 61st of his career and his 11th for Argentina, marking the first World Cup hat trick of his career.
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's hat trick brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi stated, “My tears after the first goal? I’ve had some tough days. It wasn’t related to football. And those feelings were because of that.”
AP News - Messi expressed gratitude for his teammates and coaching staff, stating, “I thank my teammates, the coaching staff and the delegation for helping me.”
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi became the oldest player ever to score multiple goals in a World Cup match at 38 years, 357 days.
AP News - Messi's hat trick marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi stated, “It makes me very happy to have lived through everything that came my way. What I’m living through now is the cherry on top.”
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's three goals brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the 61st of his career and his 11th for Argentina, marking the first World Cup hat trick of his career.
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's hat trick brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi stated, “My tears after the first goal? I’ve had some tough days. It wasn’t related to football. And those feelings were because of that.”
AP News - Messi expressed gratitude for his teammates and coaching staff, stating, “I thank my teammates, the coaching staff and the delegation for helping me.”
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi became the oldest player ever to score multiple goals in a World Cup match at 38 years, 357 days.
AP News - Messi's hat trick marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi stated, “It makes me very happy to have lived through everything that came my way. What I’m living through now is the cherry on top.”
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's three goals brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the 61st of his career and his 11th for Argentina, marking the first World Cup hat trick of his career.
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's hat trick brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi stated, “My tears after the first goal? I’ve had some tough days. It wasn’t related to football. And those feelings were because of that.”
AP News - Messi expressed gratitude for his teammates and coaching staff, stating, “I thank my teammates, the coaching staff and the delegation for helping me.”
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi became the oldest player ever to score multiple goals in a World Cup match at 38 years, 357 days.
AP News - Messi's hat trick marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi stated, “It makes me very happy to have lived through everything that came my way. What I’m living through now is the cherry on top.”
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's three goals brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the 61st of his career and his 11th for Argentina, marking the first World Cup hat trick of his career.
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's hat trick brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi stated, “My tears after the first goal? I’ve had some tough days. It wasn’t related to football. And those feelings were because of that.”
AP News - Messi expressed gratitude for his teammates and coaching staff, stating, “I thank my teammates, the coaching staff and the delegation for helping me.”
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi became the oldest player ever to score multiple goals in a World Cup match at 38 years, 357 days.
AP News - Messi's hat trick marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi stated, “It makes me very happy to have lived through everything that came my way. What I’m living through now is the cherry on top.”
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's three goals brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the 61st of his career and his 11th for Argentina, marking the first World Cup hat trick of his career.
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's hat trick brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi stated, “My tears after the first goal? I’ve had some tough days. It wasn’t related to football. And those feelings were because of that.”
AP News - Messi expressed gratitude for his teammates and coaching staff, stating, “I thank my teammates, the coaching staff and the delegation for helping me.”
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi became the oldest player ever to score multiple goals in a World Cup match at 38 years, 357 days.
AP News - Messi's hat trick marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi stated, “It makes me very happy to have lived through everything that came my way. What I’m living through now is the cherry on top.”
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's three goals brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the 61st of his career and his 11th for Argentina, marking the first World Cup hat trick of his career.
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's hat trick brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi stated, “My tears after the first goal? I’ve had some tough days. It wasn’t related to football. And those feelings were because of that.”
AP News - Messi expressed gratitude for his teammates and coaching staff, stating, “I thank my teammates, the coaching staff and the delegation for helping me.”
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi became the oldest player ever to score multiple goals in a World Cup match at 38 years, 357 days.
AP News - Messi's hat trick marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi stated, “It makes me very happy to have lived through everything that came my way. What I’m living through now is the cherry on top.”
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's three goals brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the 61st of his career and his 11th for Argentina, marking the first World Cup hat trick of his career.
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's hat trick brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi stated, “My tears after the first goal? I’ve had some tough days. It wasn’t related to football. And those feelings were because of that.”
AP News - Messi expressed gratitude for his teammates and coaching staff, stating, “I thank my teammates, the coaching staff and the delegation for helping me.”
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi became the oldest player ever to score multiple goals in a World Cup match at 38 years, 357 days.
AP News - Messi's hat trick marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi stated, “It makes me very happy to have lived through everything that came my way. What I’m living through now is the cherry on top.”
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's three goals brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the 61st of his career and his 11th for Argentina, marking the first World Cup hat trick of his career.
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's hat trick brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi stated, “My tears after the first goal? I’ve had some tough days. It wasn’t related to football. And those feelings were because of that.”
AP News - Messi expressed gratitude for his teammates and coaching staff, stating, “I thank my teammates, the coaching staff and the delegation for helping me.”
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi became the oldest player ever to score multiple goals in a World Cup match at 38 years, 357 days.
AP News - Messi's hat trick marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi stated, “It makes me very happy to have lived through everything that came my way. What I’m living through now is the cherry on top.”
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's three goals brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the 61st of his career and his 11th for Argentina, marking the first World Cup hat trick of his career.
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's hat trick brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi stated, “My tears after the first goal? I’ve had some tough days. It wasn’t related to football. And those feelings were because of that.”
AP News - Messi expressed gratitude for his teammates and coaching staff, stating, “I thank my teammates, the coaching staff and the delegation for helping me.”
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi became the oldest player ever to score multiple goals in a World Cup match at 38 years, 357 days.
AP News - Messi's hat trick marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi stated, “It makes me very happy to have lived through everything that came my way. What I’m living through now is the cherry on top.”
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's three goals brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the 61st of his career and his 11th for Argentina, marking the first World Cup hat trick of his career.
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's hat trick brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi stated, “My tears after the first goal? I’ve had some tough days. It wasn’t related to football. And those feelings were because of that.”
AP News - Messi expressed gratitude for his teammates and coaching staff, stating, “I thank my teammates, the coaching staff and the delegation for helping me.”
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi became the oldest player ever to score multiple goals in a World Cup match at 38 years, 357 days.
AP News - Messi's hat trick marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi stated, “It makes me very happy to have lived through everything that came my way. What I’m living through now is the cherry on top.”
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's three goals brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the 61st of his career and his 11th for Argentina, marking the first World Cup hat trick of his career.
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's hat trick brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi stated, “My tears after the first goal? I’ve had some tough days. It wasn’t related to football. And those feelings were because of that.”
AP News - Messi expressed gratitude for his teammates and coaching staff, stating, “I thank my teammates, the coaching staff and the delegation for helping me.”
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi became the oldest player ever to score multiple goals in a World Cup match at 38 years, 357 days.
AP News - Messi's hat trick marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi stated, “It makes me very happy to have lived through everything that came my way. What I’m living through now is the cherry on top.”
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's three goals brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the 61st of his career and his 11th for Argentina, marking the first World Cup hat trick of his career.
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's hat trick brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
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AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the 61st of his career and his 11th for Argentina.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him and marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi's hat trick brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the 61st of his career and his 11th for Argentina, marking the first World Cup hat trick of his career.
AP News - Messi's three goals brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
AP News - Messi's appearance against Algeria was the 200th of his international career, which began in 2005 at age 18.
AP News - Messi stated, “My tears after the first goal? I’ve had some tough days. It wasn’t related to football. And those feelings were because of that.”
AP News - Messi expressed gratitude for his teammates and coaching staff, stating, “I thank my teammates, the coaching staff and the delegation for helping me.”
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the 61st of his career and his 11th for Argentina.
AP News - Messi's hat trick was the first in World Cup history for him.
AP News - Messi's third goal was scored moments before he was substituted, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
The New York Times - Messi became the oldest player ever to score multiple goals in a World Cup match at 38 years, 357 days.
The New York Times - Messi's hat trick marked the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored.
AP News - Messi scored his first World Cup hat-trick, which was the 61st of his career and the 11th while playing for Argentina.
AP News - Messi stated, “My tears after the first goal? I’ve had some tough days. It wasn’t related to football. And those feelings were because of that.”
CBS News Sports - Messi scored three goals in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria.
The New York Times - Messi's three goals brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history.
The Source - Messi scored the first World Cup hat-trick of his career.
Sportskeeda - Argentina fans celebrated Messi's hat-trick after the match.
WHERE:
AP News - The match was attended by a crowd of 69,045 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
AP News - The match was attended by a crowd of 69,045 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
AP News - The match was attended by a crowd of 69,045 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
The New York Times - Argentina's next match is scheduled for June 22, 2026, against Austria in Dallas.
AP News - The match was attended by a crowd of 69,045 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
CBS News Sports - The match took place in Kansas City.
Sportskeeda - The stadium is referred to as Arrowhead Stadium, named Kansas City Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
WHEN:
AP News - Argentina's next match is scheduled for June 22, 2026, against Austria at 1pm ET.
AP News - Argentina's next match is scheduled for June 22, 2026, against Austria at 1pm ET.
The New York Times - The match occurred during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The New York Times - Argentina's next match is scheduled for June 22, 2026, against Austria at 1pm ET.
WHY:
AP News - Messi stated, “It makes me very happy to have lived through everything that came my way. What I’m living through now is the cherry on top.”
AP News - Messi expressed, “It makes me very happy to have lived through everything that came my way. What I’m living through now is the cherry on top.”
AP News - Messi expressed that he is very happy and grateful for the support of his teammates, stating, “I enjoy it so much.”
AP News - Messi expressed gratitude for his teammates and coaching staff, stating, “I thank my teammates, the coaching staff and the delegation for helping me.”
The New York Times - Argentina aimed to start their title defense strongly after being the defending champions.
HOW:
AP News - Messi scored his first goal from a feed by Inter Miami teammate Rodrigo De Paul, the second off an opportunistic rebound, and the third on a crisp strike moments before being substituted.
AP News - Messi scored his first goal from a feed by Inter Miami teammate Rodrigo De Paul.
The New York Times - Messi's first goal was described as a finish past Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane, and he scored his second after a goalkeeping error. His third was a trademark finish from the edge of the box.
In a historic match, Messi scored his first World Cup hat trick, making him the oldest player to achieve this feat at 38 years and 357 days, while also marking the fifth consecutive World Cup game in which he has scored. This remarkable performance brought his total to 16 World Cup goals, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most in men's World Cup history, and it was also his 200th appearance for Argentina, a career that began in 2005. After the match, Messi expressed his gratitude towards his teammates and coaching staff, stating, “I thank my teammates, the coaching staff and the delegation for helping me,” while reflecting on his emotional journey with the words, “What I’m living through now is the cherry on top.”