Lionel Messi had already done almost everything at the World Cup, but a hat trick in 2026 has added one more line to the record book. Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria saw Messi score in the 17th, 60th...
06.17.2026 Yahoo.com and 1 sitesLos Angeles will host eight World Cup matches, including the United States’ first one late tonight (3 a. m. ) against Paraguay. The California city knows how to sell a dream. But behind the glitter, i...
06.12.2026 Msn.com
INGLEWOOD, Calif. – That last goal could have been nothing more than a device to pump up the goal differential that can be a factor in World Cup group play. When delivered so audaciously, though, with...
06.13.2026 Sportingnews.com
Since the World Cup was first held in Uruguay back in 1930, a total of 50 players have struck a hat trick on the biggest stage in global football. The latest of those is Argentina's Lionel Messi , who...
06.17.2026 Sportingnews.com
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal World Cup 2026 squad inclusion will make it his sixth World Cup appearance. Lionel Messi, Guillermo Ochoa and Cristiano Ronaldo are now going to be the only three players ever to play in six World Cups. As a result, the Ronaldo Portugal World Cup squad inclusion means that the 41-year-old will be the centre of attraction once again for his country. The Portuguese, however, is unlikely to be the go-to man for his team, which has other upcoming superstars. Cristiano Ro...
06.12.2026 Extratimetalk.comAccording to FIFA World Cup records, a hat trick—three goals by a player in a single match, excluding penalty shootouts—is a rare and celebrated accomplishment on soccer’s biggest stage. The first rec...
06.17.2026 Getmoresports.com