Lionel Messi shared some insights on why he teared up after his first goal against Algeria in the World Cup: "It had nothing to do with football, I went through difficult days."

Lionel Scaloni lauded the masterclass performance of Lionel Messi after the captain netted a sensational hat-trick in Argentina's dominant 3-0 victory over Algeria to launch their 2026 World Cup campaign.

With his hat trick against Algeria, Lionel Messi broke Cristiano Ronaldo's record as the oldest player to ever score three goals in a same World Cup game.

Lionel Messi found the back of the net for Argentina against Algeria, establishing a standalone record by scoring against 11 different nations in World Cup history.

England enters its 2026 World Cup campaign boasting an incredibly deep roster, but in a stunning twist, Phil Foden is nowhere to be found.

With a stunning strike, Lionel Messi opened the score for Argentina against Algeria in the 2026 World Cup.

Franco Mastantuono emerged as one of the best prospects in the world, signing for Real Madrid. Although he seemed to be a regular for Argentina, he has not been included by head coach Lionel Scaloni, with no apparent injuries.

Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane will be wearing a mask throughout his participation in the 2026 World Cup.

Algeria kicks off its 2026 World Cup campaign against heavyweights Argentina, but winger Riyad Mahrez is the shock omission from the starting lineup.

Argentina is beginning its title defense in the 2026 World Cup against Algeria, but Nicolas Tagliafico will be one of the main absences of the game.

Argentina kicks off its 2026 World Cup title defense against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium tonight, but Julian Alvarez will start the Group J clash from the bench.

Florian Wiegele made the final list for this Austrian team, which broke a record.

With his brace against Iraq, Erling Haaland has now matched Lionel Messi's World Cup single-game feat but fell short of Cristiano Ronaldo's mark

Angel Di Maria managed to be one of the key players in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. However, he has not been included by head coach Lionel Scaloni in Argentina’s roster for the 2026 edition, making him a notable absence.

Paulo Dybala managed to be one of the protagonists of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. However, he has not been included by head coach Lionel Scaloni in Argentina’s roster for the 2026 edition, making him a notable absence.