Ibrahim Maza's World Cup debut analysed as Man City keep tabs on Algeria star
Manchester City may have been keeping a close eye on the performance of Ibrahim Maza during Algeria's opening World Cup match against...
2026 World Cup: Why Messi should’ve gotten a red card – Midfielder who missed out on Super Eagles call
Former Manchester City midfielder Nedum Onuoha has opined that Argentina's captain, Lionel Messi, should've been sent off in his side's 3-0 win...
Forget the Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate - there simply isn't one to be had
Lionel Messi announced his arrival at the 2026 World Cup by leading the holders, Argentina, to a 3-0 win over Algeria, scoring a hat-trick in the...
Another historic World Cup night sees Lionel Messi rewrite MLS history vs Algeria
With a hat trick against Algeria, Inter Miami's Lionel Messi became the first active MLS player to score three goals in a World Cup match.
2026 World Cup: Bensebaïni admits Algeria were outclassed by Argentina after World C defeat
Algeria defender Ramy Bensebaïni has conceded that his side were unable to match Argentina’s quality after the Fennecs suffered a 3-0 defeat to the...
Martinez helps Messi-inspired Argentina win World Cup opener
Lisandro Martinez's Argentina made a winning start to their defence of the FIFA World Cup overnight, as Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in a 3-0...
“We’re very similar” – Lionel Messi makes comparison with tennis legend
Lionel Messi announced his presence at the 2026 World Cup in dramatic fashion on Wednesday night, scoring all three goals in their win over...
Kieran McKenna return to Ipswich could happen as backstory revealed: 'I know the chairman'
Kieran McKenna could return to take charge of Ipswich Town once again in the future. That is according to former Everton chief executive Keith...
World Cup LIVE: Lionel Messi tears and Scotland tribute plea after tragic death
Lionel Messi went one better than Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe in Argentina's opening match at the 2026 World Cup after scoring a hat-trick...
World Cup is 'rigged' as FIFA accused of 'protecting Lionel Messi'
Lionel Messi escaped a red card for a dangerous tackle during Argentina's World Cup clash against Algeria, with fans and pundits alike left furious...
Mac Allister says Messi’s importance to Argentina can never be questioned
Lionel Messi matched Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup goal record in style, scoring a hat-trick as Argentina swept Algeria aside.
The post Mac...
Our picks for where to watch the globe's most popular sporting event, the FIFA World Cup
What do you think of when you read the words “nutmeg,” “howler” or “Cruyff turn”?If you answered: an apple pie spice, a shrieking Harry Potter...
‘Some difficult days' – Lionel Messi explains tears after scoring hat-trick at World Cup 2026
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina against Algeria in their World Cup 2026 opener but was spotted looking emotional after the first goal...
Lionel Messi ties an untouchable World Cup record with a hat trick vs Algeria
With a hat trick against Algeria, Inter Miami's Lionel Messi tied the all-time FIFA World Cup scoring record.
Argentinian media give strong Mac Allister verdict after Argentina's World Cup win over Algeria
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister played the full game as Argentina beat Algeria at World Cup 2026
Alexis Mac Allister struggles for words after Liverpool stars helps Lionel Messi to record
Alexis Mac Allister's shot led to the second of Lionel Messi's three goals as Argentina kicked-off their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 3-0 win...
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
Argentinian media unconvinced as Alexis Mac Allister's Liverpool struggles clear at World Cup
Liverpool star Alexis Mac Allister played the full 90 minutes as Argentina beat Algeria at World Cup 2026
Every Record Lionel Messi Broke (Or Equalled) With His Hat-Trick Against Algeria
Lionel Messi's brilliance showed no sign of fading as Argentina kicked off their World Cup defence against Algeria. The 38-year-old scored all...
Four insane Lionel Messi World Cup stats after his incredible Algeria hat-trick
Messi rolled back the years in his 2026 opener.
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World Cup LIVE: Lionel Messi in tears as Erling Haaland gives 'madman' verdict
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina beat Algeria in their World Cup opener after braces for Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe
Lionel Messi red card row sparks 'rigged' Cristiano Ronaldo claim at World Cup
Lionel Messi caused controversy during Argentina's opening World Cup game versus Algeria after getting away with a studs-up challenge before...
FC Barcelona News: 17 June 2026; Raphinha to speak to Al-Hilal after World Cup, Lionel Messi makes history in Argentina win
Argentina 3-0 Algeria: Record-equalling Messi inspires Argentina – FIFAHat-trick hero Lionel Messi made World Cup history as the defending...
World Cup highlights as Lionel Messi responds to Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe
He had never scored a hat-trick at a World Cup before, but Lionel Messi put that right as Argentina kicked off their campaign against Algeria in...
'Preferential treatment' for Lionel Messi? Argentina's hat-trick hero escaped '100% red card' after 'clumsy' tackle in World Cup victory vs Algeria
Lionel Messi avoided a red card for a challenge on Aissa Mandi during Argentina's 3-0 World Cup win over Algeria before scoring his hat-trick.
Ranking all of Lionel Messi’s 16 World Cup goals after Algeria hat-trick
Some incredibly special moments, here.
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Lionel Messi avoids World Cup ban after VAR decides not to punish Argentina star
Lionel Messi faced a potential red card situation in Argentina’s World Cup opener (Getty)
Lionel Messi avoided a red card and a potential World...
Super Eagles lose unwanted Messi record as Argentina legend fires hat-trick past Algeria
Nigeria's Super Eagles are no longer the African team that has suffered the most goals from Lionel Messi after the Argentina captain produced a...
Lionel Messi breaks silence on his tears after historic World Cup moment
Lionel Messi was in tears after scoring the opening goal in Argentina's 2026 World Cup opener against Algeria, netting a hat-trick to equal the...
World Cup 2026: Aïssa Mandi backs Algeria to recover after Argentina defeat
Algeria captain Aïssa Mandi has insisted the Fennecs can still revive their World Cup campaign despite suffering a heavy 3-0 defeat to Argentina in...
Jordan vs Algeria FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview: Everything you need to know
GOAL brings you everything you need to know about Jordan vs Algeria at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
World Cup 2026: Ramy Bensebaïni admits Algeria were punished by Argentina’s quality
Algeria defender Ramy Bensebaïni has acknowledged that his side were unable to cope with Argentina’s quality and efficiency after the Fennecs...
Fury over Lionel Messi red card call as World Cup ‘rigged’ accusations made
The World Cup faces accusations that it is 'rigged' after Lionel Messi avoided being shown a red card for Argentina during their 3-0 win over...
Argentina performance analysed as Lionel Messi destroys Algeria
Reigning world champions Argentina got their 2026 World Cup campaign underway against an Algeria side that had only won one WC game in 10 since 1982.
Argentine press react to Lisandro Martinez's World Cup performance as Argentina win 3-0 vs Algeria
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez started in Argentina’s opening World Cup group stage match against Algeria. Lisandro Martinez is one...
'It's an honour' - Lionel Messi reacts to equalling all-time World Cup goals record as Argentina captain takes inspiration from tennis icon Rafael Nadal
Lionel Messi admits Rafael Nadal inspiration after matching Miroslav Klose's World Cup goal record with a hat-trick against Algeria as Argentina...
World Cup 2026, Day 6: Heavyweights France and Argentina post statement wins
Lionel Messi scores stunning hat-trick as Argentina defeat Algeria, while Kylian Mbappé nets two in France's win over Senegal
World Cup 2026: Football Fans Slam Referee, VAR As Messi Escapes Booking After Tackle On Algeria Player
World Cup fans took to social media to claim the tournament is rigged after Lionel Messi avoided a red card for a stamp on an opponent, Daily Mail...
Fifa World Cup: Argentina and Algeria fans brawl in Times Square before countries play opening game
Children and bystanders were caught up as a Times Square fight spilled through the crowd.
Como eye move for Algeria-France defender Jaouen Hadjam from Young Boys
Algeria-France left-back Jaouen Hadjam is being linked with a move from Swiss champions Young Boys to Serie A side Como, with the 23-year-old...
Lionel Messi explains why he cried after scoring first of three goals in World Cup win over Algeria as Lionel Scaloni claims 'incredible' Argentina captain 'will be the best as long as he wants'
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina against Algeria but revealed his tears were due to off-field issues as Lionel Scaloni hailed his...
Messi's record, Mbappé's magic and Haaland's big splash: World Cup Daily – podcast
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Ben Fisher, Lars Sivertsen and Philippe Auclair as Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi all...
Argentine media score Enzo Fernandez’s performance in 3-0 Algeria win
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez and Argentina kicked off their World Cup defence against Algeria in the early hours of Wednesday morning....
Timeless Messi equals World Cup goals record as Argentina ease past Algeria
Messi scores sensational hat-trick in 3-0 win to draw level with Miroslav Klose as the top scorer in tournament's history
What happened on a historic night for Argentina? ‘Messi things' | Pablo Iglesias Maurer
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...
Lionel Messi pulls off ultra-rare World Cup feat with Inter Miami teammate
It is sometimes hard to fathom that Lionel Messi is already 38 years of age considering how brilliant he remains on the pitch. This was ever so...
Lionel Messi sends powerful message to Argentina after Algeria win at World Cup
Lionel Messi and Argentina are looking to defend their World Cup title in 2026 after their epic victory back in Qatar in 2022, and they started...
World Cup 2026: Algeria and Petkovic already on red alert after Argentina fiasco
Algeria delivered zero shots on target in a 3-0 defeat to Argentina as Petkovic's decision to bench Mahrez backfired. The Fennecs face must-win...
Scaloni at 'loss for words' on record-setting Mess...
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni admitted he has no words left to describe Lionel Messi's brilliance after his hat trick secured a 3-0 win over...
Messi ties Klose record with 16th World Cup goal
Lionel Messi made history Tuesday night by tying the record for most men's World Cup goals at 16 with Miroslav Klose after scoring a hat trick and...
Carli Lloyd drops ‘ultimate’ take on Lionel Messi after wild hat trick in World Cup
Death, taxes, and Lionel Messi. Just when you thought that Messi was finally done at 38 years old, he nonchalantly records a hat trick in the World...
'Nothing to do with football': Lionel Messi reveals why he cried
Lionel Messi's emotional hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 World Cup win over Algeria marked a historic night, equaling Miroslav Klose's all-time...
Video: Lionel Messi’s superb solo goal that made World Cup history – and perhaps settled GOAT debate for good
Lionel Messi scored his 16th World Cup goal in some style as his hat-trick gave Argentina a 3-0 win over Algeria last night. The 38-year-old is now...
Lionel Messi reveals why he was crying after Argentina goal: ‘Nothing to do with football’
Messi scored a stunning hat-trick on an emotional night (Picture: Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Lionel Messi broke down in tears during his...
World Cup 2026: Algeria Captain Mandi Laments Defeat To Argentina
Algeria captain Aissa Mandi has lamented his team’s defeat to Argentina in their opening fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Completesports.com...
Argentina 3-0 Algeria: 'Still the best' — Messi answers doubters with historic hat-trick and Argentina's plan is working perfectly
Mac Allister says 'everyone saw he is the best' after Messi's hat-trick against Algeria. The MLS move, the records broken and why Argentina's plan...
Argentina vs Algeria player ratings: Messi flawless, Luca Zidane endures nightmare in Kansas City
Messi earned a perfect 10/10 with a historic hat-trick as Argentina beat Algeria 3-0. Luca Zidane scored just 3/10 in a nightmare display. Full...
Argentina 3-0 Algeria: Messi rewrites history with hat-trick but Scaloni's machine is the real story
Argentina began the defence of their World Cup crown exactly as their supporters had hoped: with a victory and Lionel Messi in decisive form.
Lionel Messi makes World Cup history with hat-trick as Argentina beat Algeria
Lionel Messi made history in Argentina's win over Algeria
Lionel Messi’s World Cup hat trick gets monster crowd reaction outside of Arrowhead
Tuesday night’s World Cup match between Argentina and Algeria took place at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, but the crowd...
Nico Paz makes World Cup debut in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria
Reigning champions Argentina started their World Cup campaign in Kansas City with a 3-0 win over Algeria. Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick and...
Group J: Argentina 3-0 Algeria
Kansas City: Lionel Messi scored a dazzling hat-trick for Argentina on Tuesday to equal Miroslav Klose's all-time record of 16 goals at FIFA World...
FIFA WC: Argentina begin title defence with 3-0 win as Messi scores a hat-trick
Lionel Messi delivered a vintage performance, scoring a World Cup hat-trick as defending champions Argentina began their title defence with a...
Argentina 3-0 Algeria: Historic hat-trick makes Messi the greatest World Cup scorer ever
Match review of Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria at the 2026 World Cup. Lionel Messi scored a historic hat-trick to become the highest...
Mesmerising Messi writes himself into history as Argentina beat Algeria
The eyes of the world were mesmerised by the untouchable Lionel Messi as he wrote himself into history by scoring a stunning hat-trick to give...
MATCH RECAP: Messi Stars with Hat-Trick as Argentina Opens FIFA World Cup 2026 Campaign Defeating Algeria
Argentina (1W-0L-1D, 3 points) got their title defense underway with a 3-0 victory over Algeria tonight in their first Group J fixture at the FIFA...
Lionel Messi ties World Cup goals record with Argentina hat trick
Lionel Messi opened his 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a bang, tying the all-time World Cup goals record in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria on...
Lionel Messi Gets 10/10 | Argentina Players Rated In Incredible 3-0 Win Against Algeria
Talk about marking a milestone in style. On the night of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at KANSAS CITY, Lionel Messi picked up his 200th international...
Lionel Messi ties Miroslav Klose’s goals record with first-ever World Cup hat-trick
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick against Algeria and tied Miroslav Klose's World Cup goals record. Lionel Messi made history once again in his sixth...
Messi becomes joint top scorer in World Cup history with 16 goals
Lionel Messi has added another chapter to his extraordinary World Cup legacy after drawing level with Miroslav Klose as the highest scorer in men’s...
World Cup 2026: Messi Breaks Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup Hat-trick Record As Argentina Outclass Algeria
Argentina’s Lionel Messi recorded the first FIFA World Cup hat-trick of his career after scoring three goals against Algeria in Kansas City on...
Lionel Messi breaks Cristiano Ronaldo’s record for the oldest player with a World Cup hat-trick
Lionel Messi's rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo had a new chapter as the Argentinian scored a hat-trick in his 2026 World Cup debut. Lionel Messi...
World Cup 2026: Argentina 3-0 Algeria Player Ratings
Algeria’s return to the FIFA World Cup ended in disappointment as the Desert Foxes suffered a 3-0 defeat to defending champions Argentina in their...
Meet Luca Zidane: His Height, Age, Father and the Emotional Reason He Represents Algeria
Luca Zidane, son of Zinedine Zidane, becomes Algeria's starting goalkeeper at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting his unique international choice...
World Cup: Messi ties Klose's record with hat-trick in Argentina's win over Algeria
Lionel Messi tied Miroslav Klose's record of most goals in the World Cup.
Lionel Messi sets World Cup record as no player has scored against more teams
Lionel Messi didn't just find the back of the net against Algeria, he also etched his name deeper into soccer history by shattering yet another...
Messi catches Ronaldo with goals in five World Cups, but CR7 can make it six
Lionel Messi just joined an elite club that had Cristiano Ronaldo in it, but CR7 could make an even greater feat if he scores in this World Cup....
World Cup 2026: Messi nets historic hat-trick as Argentina begin title defense with 3-0 triumph over Algeria
Argentina launched the defence of their FIFA World Cup title in commanding fashion on Wednesday morning as Lionel Messi delivered a historic...
Lionel Messi makes World Cup history as Argentina great equals goal record with dazzling hat-trick in 3-0 win over Algeria
OLIVER SALT IN KANSAS CITY: The boyish looks may no longer be there, but exactly 20 years on from his World Cup debut Messi proved his magic is...
Messi dazzles to equal World Cup scoring record as Argentina breeze past Algeria
Those in attendance at Argentina's opening match against Algeria could be forgiven, for a moment, for thinking they were at one of the great...
World Cup 2026: Messi equals Miroslav Klose's goals record with hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria
Argentina began the defence of their FIFA World Cup title in emphatic fashion on Wednesday morning, defeating Algeria 3-0 in their Group J opener...
Lionel Messi makes World Cup history with fabulous Argentina hat-trick in Algeria romp
Lionel Messi nets his first World Cup hat-trick to move level with Miroslav Klose as the tournament's all-time leading goalscorer as Argentina...
Argentina 3-0 Algeria, World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi makes history with hat-trick in Group J opener
The reigning World Cup champions made a triumphant start to their title defense thanks to a comfortable 3-0 win over Algeria at the Kansas City...
Jameis Winston hilariously crowns Lionel Messi the GOAT before World Cup match
Argentina began their FIFA World Cup defense on Tuesday night in a group stage clash against Algeria at the Kansas City Stadium. Lionel Messi may...
2026 World Cup: Lionel Messi hat-trick inspires Argentina win over Algeria
Lionel Messi scored a record-breaking hat-trick as reigning champions Argentina opened their World Cup title defence with a commanding 3-0 victory...
