France and Argentina Win at the World Cup, Lionel Messi Scores a Hat-trick

08:49, 17 June 2026
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Lionel Messi also made history at the World Cups.
France and Argentina Win at the World Cup, Lionel Messi Scores a Hat-trick
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The final stage of the 23rd FIFA World Cup is ongoing in Mexico, the USA, and Canada.

On June 16, France and Senegal faced off in the first round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. In this match, Didier Deschamps' team proved stronger.

Senegal responded to goals by Barcola and a double from Mbappé with a goal from Mbaye.

On June 17, the Argentine national team, the current trophy holder, secured a confident 3-0 victory over Algeria in their opening match.

All goals were scored by Lionel Messi at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.

Argentine forward Lionel Messi recorded the 55th hat-trick in World Cup history.

Moreover, Messi scored his 14th, 15th, and 16th goals at World Cups, equaling Miroslav Klose's record and becoming the top scorer in World Cup history.

He also became the first footballer in history to play in six World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, 2026).

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