Lionel Scaloni praised Lionel Messi’s performance following Argentina’s 3-0 victory against Algeria. Scaloni stated that Messi will remain the best player in the world for as long as he wishes to play football. In the opening match of Group J at the 2026 World Cup, Messi achieved a historic milestone by scoring his first hat-trick of the tournament.
With three goals against Algeria, Messi tied Miroslav Klose’s record for the most goals scored in World Cup history, reaching 16 goals. Furthermore, at the age of 38 years and 357 days, Messi set a new record as the oldest player to score a World Cup hat-trick, surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo’s record set during the 2018 tournament against Spain. His achievement also established him as the oldest player to score more than one goal in a single match.
These accomplishments solidify Messi’s standing in world football history. The performance highlights his enduring skill and impact on the world stage. Scaloni’s comments underscore the significance of Messi’s contribution to the national team’s success.
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