At the 2026 North and Central America World Cup, Argentina, the defending champion and top-ranked team in the FIFA rankings, defeated Algeria 3-0 in their opening match, led by a hat-trick from the "God of Football," Lionel Messi. We have prepared Messi's interview immediately following the match.
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First Hat-trick of the World Cup, Tying the All-Time Record: What Did Messi Say After His Historic Performance?
By Choi Hee Jin | Jun 17, 2026
