Football Fixtures

Messi tracker: Goals, assists, key moments in 2026

ESPN provides game-by-game analysis of Lionel Messi's performances for Inter Miami and Argentina.

Lionel Messi equals World Cup scoring record with hat trick against Algeria

Lionel Messi equalled Miroslav Klose's record of 16 World Cup goals with a hat-trick as Argentina began their title defence with a 3-0 win over Algeria in Kansas City.

On the World Cup's day of stars, Messi towers over Haaland and Mbappe

On a day when Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland excelled, Lionel Messi offered a timely reminder of his greatness.

World Cup Daily: Messi with a historic hat trick; Mbappé and Haaland also score

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland stood out on another packed day of World Cup action.

Moreno: There is no argument against Messi being the GOAT

Moreno: There is no argument against Messi being the GOAT

Lionel Messi makes history with first World Cup hat trick

Lionel Messi scores his first hat trick at a World Cup in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria, tying Miroslav Klose as the tournament's all-time leading goal scorer.