Lionel Messi Silences Doubters With Historic World Cup Hat-Trick as Argentina Begin Title Defense in Ruthless Fashion (opens in new tab)

Lionel Messi delivered a defining World Cup moment as Argentina opened their title defense with a commanding victory over Algeria, powered by a historic hat-trick from their captain in Kansas City.The reigning champions secured a 3-0 win in their FIFA World Cup opener, with Messi once again proving decisive on football’s biggest stage. The performance not only strengthened Argentina’s position in Group J but also reignited global debate about his place in the sport’s history. According to mat...