00:04Hold on to your hats, Lionel Messi silenced the entire world in his opening match of the 2026 World Cup.
00:11At 38 years old, with half the planet doubting whether humanity still had fuel to burn far from Europe,
00:17He decided to respond in the way that hurts the haters the most.
00:21With the ball in the net, 3 times, against Algeria, in Kansas City.
00:25And the message even came from inside the Argentinian locker room, with Alexis McAllister stating that everyone saw that he
00:32It's the best.
00:33Does anyone still have the nerve to doubt?
00:36Come with me, because this story has numbers, records, planning, and an entire Argentinian team playing for a king.
00:42Look, we can't pretend the question didn't exist.
00:45Since leaving PSG for Inter Miami in 2023, Lionel Messi has become an easy target.
00:51MLs isn't up to the level, he's retired and can't handle another World Cup.
00:56How many times have you read this?
00:58So it is.
00:58But while the crowd was talking, the number 10 was secretly plotting something.
01:03Far from the crazy European calendar, he achieved what every veteran star dreams of.
01:08Control over one's own body.
01:10Less stress, more focus.
01:12And the result?
01:13He arrived at the World Cup in top form, hungry for goals.
01:16Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria was like something out of a movie.
01:19Three goals from Messi.
01:20Three punches on the table.
01:22And most symbolically, he didn't do it alone out of stubbornness.
01:26Lionel Scaloni built an intense, balanced, and cohesive team.
01:30But he makes no secret of the fact that he revolves around 10.
01:33And you know the best part?
01:35Nobody there has the ego to complain.
01:37Mac Alistair laid it all bare.
01:38And we are a team built around him.
01:41Is this humility or tactical intelligence?
01:44Tell me about it.
01:45Now take a deep breath and embrace the sheer number of numbers, because they are absurd.
01:49With the hat trick, Messi reached 24 direct goal involvements in World Cups, with 16 goals and 8 assists.
01:57Pelé, who was 21, passed him.
01:59That's right, the king has been overtaken.
02:01And it doesn't stop.
02:02He became the all-time leading scorer from outside the box in World Cup history with 6 goals, leaving...
02:07Rivellino back with 5.
02:09Oh, and there's more.
02:10He equaled Cristiano Ronaldo as the only player to score in 5 different World Cups.
02:14The Portuguese player makes his debut this Wednesday, the 17th, in his sixth World Cup.
02:19Messi only failed to score once, in 2010, in South Africa.
02:23How could anyone not congratulate them?
02:25Congratulations Messi for turning doubt into statistics.
02:28Congratulations Scaloni for having the guts to face the obvious and assemble the team that will shine.
02:33And congratulations to Argentina for understanding that a player of this caliber is not to be questioned, but rather appreciated.
02:38But let's reflect together: to what extent do we underestimate athletes because of their age?
02:44How many retirees have we buried before their time?
02:47What if the NLs are less intense?
02:49But that's precisely what perpetuates legends.
02:52Is the problem Messi in America, or is it our prejudice against what isn't...
02:56Europe?
02:57So, are you enjoying the video?
02:59Leave a like to help the channel reach more football fans.
03:03I want to know from you guys, is Messi still the best in the world today?
03:07Or is there already someone in the rearview mirror?
03:09Feel free to comment below.
03:11Ultimately, Argentina's debut left one thing certain.
03:15Planning, talent, and teamwork can still win a game.
03:18And they win a debate too.
03:19If you thought the 2026 World Cup would be just a supporting role for Messi, you'd better think again.
03:25Man is back to being the protagonist again.
03:28So tell me, did you like the video?
03:30If so, subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications, because this World Cup promises to be exciting!
03:35And I'm going to lay it all out here with you, without mincing words.
03:39I respect those who think it's over, I respect those who think it's eternal.
03:43That's what football is all about: a passion that divides and unites at the same time.
03:47See you later, my lovely newsworthy friends.
03:49See you in the next video with more controversy, more goals, and more stories.
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