Messi Scores Hat Trick for Argentina, Quashing Doubts About His Future

It wasn't entirely clear if Lionel Messi would make it to the 2026 tournament. But his hat trick in the first game showed how ready he is.

_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49090891/we-enjoy-messi-rolls-back-clock-argentina-start-last-dance-style)._