2026 World Cup: Why I cried after scoring against Algeria - Messi

Lionel Messi revealed he cried after scoring his first goal in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria in the 2026 World Cup, for personal reasons. The Argentine captain scored a hat-trick, his first World Cup treble. He said the tears were not football-related but due to difficult days, and thanked his teammates and delegation for their support.