\nFollow all of Tuesday’s action including live updates, highlights, results and analysis below. <\/em><\/p>\n\nLive<\/span>307 updates<\/span><\/header>\n\n\n\n\nTue, June 16, 2026 at 7:59 PM PDT<\/time><\/p>\nYahoo Sports Staff<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n\n
Lionel Messi is one goal away from World Cup history.<\/p>\n
The Argentina captain scored the first World Cup hat trick of his career Tuesday night, leading the defending champions to a comfortable 3-0 win over Algeria in Kansas City. Messi scored in the 17th minute, added another after halftime and completed his hat trick late in the match before exiting to a standing ovation in the 80th minute.<\/p>\n
Messi is now tied with Miroslav Klose for most World Cup goals all time with 16. He\u2019ll get a chance to top the list Monday vs. Austria.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Lionel Messi\u2019s night came to an end in the 80th minute, with Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni giving his captain a well-earned rest after his hat trick put the defending champions firmly in control.<\/p>\n
Messi left the field to a standing ovation from the Argentina-heavy crowd at Kansas City Stadium, after with one of the most memorable performances of the tournament so far.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Tue, June 16, 2026 at 7:40 PM PDT<\/time><\/p>\nNick Bromberg<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n\n
Messi has his hat trick! Just minutes after he was denied a penalty kick, Messi curls another left-footed shot past Luca Zidane.<\/p>\n
It’s an all-time performance by a man who can be considered the greatest soccer player ever.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Tue, June 16, 2026 at 7:35 PM PDT<\/time><\/p>\nNick Bromberg<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n\n
Luca Zidane made a heck of a save.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Tue, June 16, 2026 at 7:29 PM PDT<\/time><\/p>\nNick Bromberg<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n\n
Seconds after Mahrez entered the game, Messi had space in the middle of the field again and forced a fantastic save from Zidane.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Tue, June 16, 2026 at 7:28 PM PDT<\/time><\/p>\nNick Bromberg<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n\n
The former Leicester City and Manchester City star is subbed on in the 64th minute as part of three changes for Algeria. Mahrez replaces Anis Hadj Moussa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Tue, June 16, 2026 at 7:26 PM PDT<\/time><\/p>\nNick Bromberg<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n\n
He read the rebound off that Alexis Mac Allister shot perfectly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Tue, June 16, 2026 at 7:24 PM PDT<\/time><\/p>\nNick Bromberg<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n\n
And there\u2019s Lionel Messi\u2019s second goal of the game! He was in the right spot to catch a rebound off a Luca Zidane save to double Argentina\u2019s lead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Tue, June 16, 2026 at 7:19 PM PDT<\/time><\/p>\nNick Bromberg<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n\n
Lautaro Martinez had a great chance at goal, but his shot was parried away by Luca Zidane. Not long after that, Martinez makes way for Julian Alvarez.<\/p>\n
Nicolas Otamendi also enters the game for Thiago Almada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Tue, June 16, 2026 at 7:11 PM PDT<\/time><\/p>\nNick Bromberg<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n\n
Gonzalo Montiel came off for Nahuel Molina.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Tue, June 16, 2026 at 7:10 PM PDT<\/time><\/p>\nNick Bromberg<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n\n
Can Algeria find an equalizer?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Tue, June 16, 2026 at 6:52 PM PDT<\/time><\/p>\nNick Bromberg<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n\n
Algeria looked a lot more promising at the end of the first half as it strung a few decent attacking chances together before a header by Alexis Mac Allister flew way over the goal to end the half.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Tue, June 16, 2026 at 6:43 PM PDT<\/time><\/p>\nNick Bromberg<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n\n
The Algerians pressed Argentina goalie Emi Martinez into action when he had to punch away a shot from Fares Chaibi at the near post. But after the ensuing corner, the ball ended up going harmlessly going out of play for a goal kick.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Tue, June 16, 2026 at 6:40 PM PDT<\/time><\/p>\nNick Bromberg<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n\n
After a foul well, well outside the box, Lionel Messi got a little audacious and tried to have a run at goal in the 37th minute. His shot was not that close to the goal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Tue, June 16, 2026 at 6:32 PM PDT<\/time><\/p>\nNick Bromberg<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n\n
The Algerians have not threatened Argentina keeper Emi Martinez since the goal ruled out for offside.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Tue, June 16, 2026 at 6:26 PM PDT<\/time><\/p>\nNick Bromberg<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n\n
Lionel Messi\u2019s goal was over five minutes ago, but that has not stopped Argentina fans from celebrating and singing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Tue, June 16, 2026 at 6:23 PM PDT<\/time><\/p>\nNick Bromberg<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n
Tue, June 16, 2026 at 6:20 PM PDT<\/time><\/p>\nNick Bromberg<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n\n
And there\u2019s the moment that nearly the entire stadium in Kansas City was waiting for. Lionel Messi sprinted through the middle of the Algerian defense and hit a gorgeous shot to the top right corner for a 1-0 Argentina lead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n
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