Lionel Messi has scored eight goals in his last five World Cup appearances after launching a rocket and later cleaning up a ...

At age 38 and playing in his sixth World Cup, Lionel Messi has his first hat trick in soccer's biggest tournament and Argentina's defense of the trophy is off to a flying start. Messi's three goals in ...

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo often dominate soccer GOAT debates. The Argentinian captain further strengthened his case by breaking the Portuguese forward's record of being the oldest to record a ...

On a night when it seemed like young stars in their primes were laying down a statement of intent, a moment when the changing of the guard in world soccer seemed at hand, Lionel Messi sent a message ...

Messi’s first goal in the 2026 World Cup was an absolute beauty.

Lionel Messi's Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni was moved by a hat trick in a 3-0 win over Algeria. More beautiful moments ...

The stars shined on Tuesday at the World Cup, with Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi all shining.

Lionel Messi somehow did something he's never done before. He scored his first hat trick in a World Cup match on Tuesday. Here's everything to know about his historic performance.

Lionel Messi tied the World Cup’s career scoring record with a stunning hat trick in Argentina’s opening game against Algeria last night. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive ...

Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup hat trick on his 200th cap as Argentina beat Algeria.

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 win vs. Algeria. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, Kevin Wildes, and Dax ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Lionel Messi used the front of his white-and-blue, sweat-soaked jersey to wipe the tears from his eyes, a flood of emotions cracking his usually calm, confident demeanor after ...