Lionel Messi
the GOAT
The first man ever to play six World Cups opened his last one with the first hat-trick of his World Cup career.
Skill5/5
Flair5/5
Clutch5/5
Hype5/5
Player rating
88OVRRW
- Pace76
- Shooting88
- Passing90
- Dribbling92
- Defending33
- Physical64
Next matches
- Next upvs AustriaAT&T Stadium, Arlington, TXJun 22
- vs JordanAT&T Stadium, Arlington, TXJun 27
The read
This is his sixth and final World Cup, a record no one else has reached. He scored in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria — his first ever World Cup treble — to draw level with the all-time tournament scoring record. The whole country is watching to see him go out on top.
The fan’s readAt 38 he's the defending champion AND just became the joint-highest scorer in World Cup history (16, level with Klose) and the oldest man ever to score multiple goals in a match — you are watching the literal final chapter of the greatest career in the sport, and it's still producing magic.