Messi performance

Lionel Messi delivered an extraordinary performance in Argentina's 2026 World Cup opener against Algeria on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, scoring a hat-trick. This achievement allowed him to match Miroslav Klose's World Cup career scoring record and also made him the first player to ever participate in six men's World Cups. Messi was substituted off after 80 minutes in the match, which Argentina won. His next scheduled match with Inter Miami CF is on July 22, 2026.