Lionel Messi has run out of comparisons within soccer. That is why, after he scored a hat trick for Argentina in the 2026 World Cup opener, Messi drew a parallel between himself and tennis legend Rafael Nadal.
Lionel Messi delivered a historic hat-trick in Argentina's 2026 World Cup debut against Algeria, a masterclass that left manager Lionel Scaloni completely speechless.
Lionel Messi showed his happiness after scoring a hat-trick with Argentina and tying the goals record in the 2026 World Cup.
Lionel Messi looked emotional after scoring the first of his three goals against Algeria in his 2026 World Cup debut. Speaking to reporters after the game, the 38-year-old explained the reason behind his tears.
What Erling Haaland did, Lionel Messi did better. After Messi's hat trick in Argentina's 2026 World Cup debut, Haaland had nothing but praise for the Argentine icon.
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 didn't just find the back of the net against Algeria, he also etched his name deeper into soccer history by shattering yet another World Cup record.
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.
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick against Algeria and tied Miroslav Klose's World Cup goals record.
His first goal was so good that Lionel Messi had to do it twice—and then once more for good measure. Off to a red-hot start, the Argentina star recorded a hat trick against Algeria in his 2026 World Cup debut.
Lionel Messi didn't take long to score in the World Cup despite being 38 years old, but is still far away from Cristiano Ronaldo's international goals record.
Lionel Messi opens the scoring for Argentina, striking the first goal of their 2026 World Cup debut against Algeria.
Lionel Messi reached a historic milestone of 200 international caps for Argentina at their 2026 World Cup debut, prompting soccer fans worldwide to wonder how Cristiano Ronaldo's legendary numbers with Portugal stack up.
Norway star Erling Haaland scored a brace in his World Cup debut, and it is interesting to compare it to the debuts of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Although Argentina pride themselves on developing some of the best players in soccer history, they have a couple of intriguing cases on their 2026 World Cup roster, as two of Lionel Messi's teammates were born outside the country.
Jordan are one of Lionel Messi's rivals in the 2026 World Cup in Group J, which they share with Argentina, where their level is considered according to their position in the FIFA ranking.
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