World Cup Coverage
'I love you, Dad.' Why Lionel Messi's three goals in Argentina's World Cup opener had extra meaning
Argentina fans shot at in Uber traveling to World Cup game
Lionel Messi's 'last tango' for Argentina: Will soccer GOAT go out on top?
If we do things right, it'll be hard to beat us: Argentina coach Scaloni after 3-0 win over Algeria
Argentina-Algeria: 3 goals, 2 offside, a frantic start 🔥
'Preferential treatment' for Lionel Messi? Argentina's hat-trick hero escaped '100% red card' after 'clumsy' tackle in World Cup victory vs Algeria
🗞️ Spain close ranks as France and Argentina run riot, today's back pages
Mike Tyson posts reminder of his Lionel Messi-Diego Maradona wish as Argentina dominate Algeria

Lionel Messi makes history

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Lionel Messi ties men's World Cup goals record with a hat trick as Argentina tops Algeria
Lionel Messi delivered his first World Cup hat trick and matched Miroslav Klose’s career scoring record before thousands of Argentina fans packed into Arrowhead Stadium for a match against Algeria on

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U.S. News & World Report · 1d
Messi Has His First World Cup Hat Trick as Defending Champion Argentina Beats Algeria 3-0 in Opener
NPR · 8h
Six World Cups in, Messi keeps making history

World Cup fans flood Kansas City

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Lionel Messi, Argentina and the traveling circus come to town as Kansas City makes World Cup debut
This was supposed to be Kansas City's big night, making history as the city hosts a World Cup game for the first time, but Lionel Messi had to go and steal the show and make it all about himself.

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SNTV on MSN · 20h
Argentina and Algeria fans react to Lionel Messi's record night after World Cup clash in Kansas City
NBC Sports · 20h
Argentina 3-0 Algeria: Lionel Messi hat trick kicks off World Cup defense in Kansas City

France, Senegal

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France vs. Senegal, Argentina vs. Algeria, More Live World Cup 2026 Updates, Scores and Highlights
It's another huge day of World Cup action as two of the tournament favorites take the pitch for the first time, with France facing Senegal and Argentina taking on Algeria

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The New York Times · 1d
France vs Senegal live updates: World Cup 2026 game latest score and goal alerts
USA Today · 5h
World Cup recap, scores Tuesday, June 16: Record-setting night for Messi
ESPN

'We have to enjoy him' - Messi rolls back the clock for Argentina to start 'Last Dance' in style

It wasn't entirely clear if Lionel Messi would make it to the 2026 tournament. But his hat trick in the first game showed how ready he is.
The Wall Street Journal on MSN

Messi! Mbappé! Haaland! The World Cup gets a starry, scoring-filled spectacular

A pair of acclaimed soccer sensations pour it on in back-to-back victories. Then that irresistible 38-year-old legend from Argentina tops them both in Kansas City.
The Kansas City Star on MSN

On night Messi lights up Kansas City, another icon also shines: Western Auto sign

As Argentina soccer legend Lionel Messi lit up the record books on Tuesday night - scoring three goals against Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium, thus tying the all-time men’s FIFA World Cup scoring record at 16 goals - another icon also unexpectedly illuminated Kansas City’s night sky: The downtown Western Auto sign.

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