ATLANTA (AP) — At age 38 and playing in his sixth World Cup, Lionel Messi has his first hat trick in soccer's biggest tournament and Argentina's defense of the trophy is off to a flying start. Messi's ...

On a night when it seemed like young stars in their primes were laying down a statement of intent, a moment when the changing ...

"I just started giggling," said Enoch McCleery, an 8-year-old who was chosen to be the player escort for Argentina star ...

By Gabriel Araujo KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 16 (Reuters) - With a dazzling hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 World Cup win over Algeria on Tuesday, the 38-year-old Lionel Messi vindicated coach Lionel ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Lionel Messi used the front of his white-and-blue, sweat-soaked jersey to wipe the tears from his eyes, a flood of emotions cracking his usually calm, confident demeanor after ...

Lionel Messi's Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni was moved by a hat trick in a 3-0 win over Algeria. More beautiful moments ...

Of course, the quality of the players and coaching staff matters. And recent advances in sports analytics, includi ...

Before the 2026 World Cup began, many people doubted whether the 38-year-old Lionel Messi would be able to perform at a level ...

ATLANTA (AP) — At age 38 and playing in his sixth World Cup, Lionel Messi has his first hat trick in soccer's biggest tournament and Argentina's defense of the trophy is off to a flying start. Messi's ...