Lionel Messi registered his first World Cup hat trick and moved into a tie for first on the tournament’s career scoring list in a brilliant performance.

KC2026 blamed FIFA for the troubles. “The primary challenge occurred at stadium entry, where operational constraints created congestion that affected all modes of transportation

Algeria opened its first World Cup in 12 years against Lionel Messi and the defending champions Tuesday night in Kansas City. It put one of Africa's biggest soccer nations back on the world's biggest stage,

Algeria head coach Vladimir Petkovic hopes the backing from locals at their base in Lawrence, Kansas, can give them the edge when they face Argentina in their FIFA World Cup opener.

Argentina begins its defense of the World Cup title on Tuesday night when it faces Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Boosted by the inclusion of its greatest-ever player, Lionel Messi, La Albiceleste has been in fine form in the buildup to the tournament and is widely expected to mount another deep run—if not retain the trophy.