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Messi ties men's World Cup goals record with first World Cup hat trick as Argentina tops Algeria
By CBS Miami at CBS4 Miami
· June 17, 2026
· 5 min read
Kansas City, Mo. — Lionel Messi used the front of his white-and-blue, sweat-soaked jersey to wipe the tears from his eyes, a flood of emotions cracking his usually calm, confident demeanor after he gave Argentina an early lead in its 2026 Men's World Cup opener against Algeria.Then he scored a
Key takeaway Suddenly, any questions about Messi's hamstring injury, or whether he could help Argentina become the third team to win consecutive World Cups — even as his 39th birthday approaches next week — had been answered.
Why this matters in The Miami
The impact of Lionel Messi's historic hat trick is being felt in Miami, where his Inter Miami teammate Rodrigo De Paul played a crucial role in the first goal. As the city's soccer fans celebrate Messi's achievement, they are also eagerly anticipating the potential benefits for Inter Miami. With Messi's star power and De Paul's involvement in the World Cup, the team may see an increase in popularity and attention, which could have a positive effect on the local soccer scene. Miami's large Latin American community, particularly in neighborhoods like Little Havana, is likely to be thrilled by Messi's success, given his status as a legendary figure in Argentine soccer. As the World Cup continues, Miamians will be watching closely to see if Messi can break the career scoring record and lead Argentina to another championship.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 17, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 5 min
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