Overview
- Lionel Messi netted three goals in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria, becoming the oldest player to score a World Cup hat trick and adding to his tournament goal total.
- Antonela Roccuzzo and the couple’s three sons were at the stadium to watch the match and she shared celebratory posts on Instagram that amplified public interest.
- The performance eased pre‑tournament questions about Messi’s age and a recent hamstring concern by showing he can still produce decisive moments on the pitch.
- Messi’s family has been based in Miami since his Inter Miami move and their sons Thiago, Mateo and Ciro are involved in Inter Miami youth setups, linking the next generation to his football legacy.
- As Argentina defends its title, Messi now moves closer to major career marks including near‑200 caps for Argentina and an all‑time World Cup scoring chase that will be followed across the tournament.