Breaking down a Lionel Messi masterclass: The movement, the goals… and a lot of walking - The Athletic

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina against Algeria at the World Cup, a performance described as a masterclass. The goals, scored in Kansas City on Tuesday, allowed Messi to equal the record for most goals scored at a World Cup. Argentina had previously won the 2022 World Cup, and Messi's display has energized both the squad and their passionate fanbase.