# Messi’s Historic Hat-Trick: GOAT or Red Card?

URL: https://technosports.co.in/messis-historic-hat-trick-goat-or-red-card/  
Published: 2026-06-18  
Updated: 2026-06-18  
Author: Ankush Mallick

Lionel Messi is defying time! At 38, he smashed a legendary hat-trick against Algeria, equaling the all-time World Cup scoring record. Argentina looks unstoppable, but controversy looms. A heated on-field incident sparked global debate: should the icon have been sent off? Regardless, Messi’s predatory form proves the GOAT isn’t finished yet. The world is officially on notice—Argentina is coming.