Messi Reveals Emotional Reason Behind Tears After Historic World Cup Hat-Trick

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has disclosed that the tears he shed after scoring against Algeria at the FIFA World Cup 2026 were linked to personal struggles rather than football.
The 38-year-old produced a masterclass as Argentina began the defence of their world title with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Algeria, scoring all three goals to register the first World Cup hat-trick of his illustrious career.
Messi opened the scoring before adding two more goals to seal a comfortable win for Lionel Scaloni’s side. However, it was his emotional reaction after the opener that attracted widespread attention.
The Inter Miami star appeared visibly moved as he celebrated, prompting speculation...