At loss for words: Argentina head coach on Messi’s hat-trick at FIFA World Cup

After Argentina captain Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Algeria, head coach Lionel Scaloni said, "At a loss for words about Leo...He's incredible." "We're not surprised [by what he does because] we see him every day," he added. Messi equalled ex-Germany striker Miroslav Klose’s record for most goals in FIFA World Cup history.