World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi remains humble after scoring a hat-trick
June 19, 2026 · Global
Lionel Messi reflects on his achievement in equaling the World Cup scoring record, stressing the importance of humility over personal recognition.
Argentina captain Lionel Messi revealed that equaling the record for most goals scored at a World Cup "is an honor, but only a statistic". Messi has scored an impressive hat-trick, but he still stressed that the achievement should not change his view on the game and his team.