Argentina captain Lionel Messi has revealed the reason behind his emotional moment after scoring the first goal in his team’s 3-0 win over Algeria at the 2026 World Cup.
Messi, 38, scored his first World Cup hat-trick as the defending champions started their title defense with a dominant performance. He became visibly emotional immediately after giving Albiceleste the lead.
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Speaking after the match, the Inter Miami star said the tears were not football-related. “I cried after the first goal, yes… but it was something completely unrelated to football,” Messi said.
“I went through some difficult days, but I’m grateful to the entire delegation and my teammates because they were always by my side, giving me a lot of strength.
Argentina will look to build on the win as they continue their campaign in the 2026 World Cup.
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