Lionel Andrés Messi was the main protagonist in Argentina’s debut in the 2026 World Cup against Algeria, write down a hat trick who assured the first three points for his team in group J.
The Argentine’s performance has been described by many as historic, not only for occupying, preliminarily, first place among the top scorers of this edition of the World Cup, but also for tying with the German Miroslav Klose as the top scorer in the history of this sport.
In addition to his great performance on the field during Argentina’s first match, there was a moment that caught everyone’s attention: when Messi scored the first goal of the match.
It was in the 17th minute when, from outside the area, Messi made a shot that was impossible for the Algerian goalkeeper to save. After that much, Many noticed that Messi suddenly started crying.
This scene caused a lot of surprise among the fans of the Argentine star, since the reasons why he cried when scoring the first goal of the game are unknown.
However, media such as Infobae They stated that Messi He explained his reaction after the first goal of the match.
“It is for a matter totally unrelated to sports, I had some difficult days, complicated. I am grateful to the entire delegationas always, next to me,” Messi said.
In addition, the media cites the interview that Juan Pablo Sorín, former Argentine player and reporter for the TUDN network, did with Messi in the mixed zone after finishing the game.
“Yes, yes… The truth is that for the family more than anything. Because, well, it is always there, it always accompanies us. Now we are in a difficult moment. So many things came together, but obviously also because of them.which is a spectacular group that supports me, makes me happy,” said the player.