After Algeria Hat-Trick, Messi Gears Up for Austria Showdown at FIFA World Cup 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026 : Argentina captain Lionel Messi posted images from the team’s training session before their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group-stage match against Austria on Monday, June 22 (10:30 p.m. IST).
On Instagram, Messi shared several pictures featuring himself and his Argentina teammates as they prepared for their second tournament game.
Messi opened the scoring with a powerful long-range shot, then added a second goal with a poacher’s finish after a rebound. He completed his hat-trick in the 76th minute with a calm curling strike to secure the victory.
By achieving the hat-trick, Messi surpassed legends such as Gerd Muller and Brazil’s Ronaldo on the all-time World Cup scoring list. Prior to kick-off, he had already set a record as the first player to appear in six World Cups.
On Instagram, Messi shared several pictures featuring himself and his Argentina teammates as they prepared for their second tournament game.
Messi Opens With a Bang
This follows Messi’s remarkable performance in Argentina’s opening match, where he led the defending champions to a 3-0 win over Algeria by scoring a hat-trick.Messi opened the scoring with a powerful long-range shot, then added a second goal with a poacher’s finish after a rebound. He completed his hat-trick in the 76th minute with a calm curling strike to secure the victory.
By achieving the hat-trick, Messi surpassed legends such as Gerd Muller and Brazil’s Ronaldo on the all-time World Cup scoring list. Prior to kick-off, he had already set a record as the first player to appear in six World Cups.
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