Miami (Sports Desk): The FIFA World Cup 2026 witnessed a brilliant performance by Argentine star footballer Lionel Messi, who scored a hat-trick against Algeria, leading his team to a dominant victory.
In the match, Argentina defeated Algeria 3–0. Lionel Messi scored all three goals, playing a decisive role in securing the win and also setting a new record.
According to reports, at the age of 38 years and 357 days, Messi became the oldest player in World Cup history to score a hat-trick.
He scored his first goal with a spectacular long-range strike, the second from a rebound, and the third through exceptional individual skill.
With this performance, Messi further strengthened several international records, and this hat-trick is being seen as one of the most memorable milestones of his career.