How many goals did Messi score yesterday at World Cup? Watch them all

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Lionel Messi came into the 2026 World Cup as a soon-to-be 39-year-old who had just won the title four years ago. Nothing to lose in his record-breaking sixth World Cup, a man who's been playing in the MLS with Miami, with some think he was perhaps way past his prime.

On Tuesday night, in Argentina's first World Cup game against Algeria, he proved he was still the GOAT. Messi scored a hat trick in the contest played in Kansas City, continuing to cement his status as the all-time great we knew he was. If you're wondering how many goals he scored? That would be three for what's known as a hat trick.

And if you didn't see them? We've got them all for you below, from first to last in the 3-0 victory:

All three of Leo Messi's goals in his first career FIFA World Cup hat trick pic.twitter.com/jb05ZWMrVU

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How many goals did Messi score yesterday?​

Three!

Who does Messi play for?​

Currently he's playing for Miami in Major League Soccer.

What is a hat trick in soccer? Why is it called a hat trick?​

That's three goals in one game. It's a term taken from cricket. Bowlers who got three wickets on three balls would get a hat from their club. Ergo, a hat trick!

How old is Messi?​

He's 38 years old. He'll turn 39 on June 24.

This article originally appeared on For The Win: Messi goals at World Cup for Argentina vs. Algeria: Watch them all

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