Lionel Messi explains why he cried in 2026 World Cup opener

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Why did Lionel Messi cry during FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Algeria? Argentine legend reveals
Lionel Messi was seen shedding tears during Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Algeria at the Kansas City Stadium on Wednesday, June 17 (as per IST).

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Lionel Messi explains why he cried after scoring first of three goals in World Cup win over Algeria as Lionel Scaloni claims 'incredible' Argentina captain 'will be the best as ...
Lionel Messi Explains Why He Cried in 2026 World Cup Opener After Scoring Hat Trick
Messi says his tears after first goal were caused by personal 'difficult days'
But ​while his first World Cup hat-trick ⁠had many Argentine fans in tears of ​joy, Messi said he was crying for ​a personal reason unrelated to the sport.

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Messi ties men's World Cup goals record with first World Cup hat trick as Argentina tops Algeria
Messi hat-trick equals scoring record as Argentina dazzle against Algeria
Messi equals World Cup goalscoring record in Argentina romp
When the match kicked off at the home of the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs, Messi became the first player to feature in six World Cup tournaments, in his 200th international match.

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Scotland fan, 76, dies in Boston after jetting off for World Cup as devastated family issue rallying cry

A TARTAN Army fan has tragically died in Boston after jetting over to the US to watch Scotland in the World Cup. Donny Strathie, 76, was one of the thousands of fans who travelled to celebrate

Bosnia's World Cup rallying cry is ultimate hype song: 'Take me to America'

A decade-old song resurfaced during Bosnia's run to the 2026 World Cup for its message that says "Take me to America."
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Iranian Fans Break Down In Tears After FIFA World Cup Officials Seize Their Flags On U.S. Soil [VIDEO]

One Iranian woman cried foul after Los Angeles' stadium security took the flags away from them that were banned by FIFA.

The Blue Sharks, a team with a unique capacity to make Cape Verde fans cry

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Never forget you are lions…it’s time to roar! The Sun’s World Cup rallying cry to England’s footie heroes

THE Sun today issues a rallying cry to the Three Lions as the World Cup gets under way. In an open letter, we urge Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and all the boys to do the nation proud and end 60