FIFA WC 2026: Hat-trick or Another Title, Messi No Longer Needs to Be Hyped or Compared; Here's Why

If you are a Lionel Messi fan, shush yourself because your idol no longer needs to be hyped or comparison

In front of an estimated 70,000 people at the Kansas City Stadium, defending world champions Argentina started their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a bang, thanks to Lionel Messi’s first-ever hat-trick in the World Cup. After the completion of the hat-trick, Messi fans around the world went berserk instead of bonkers—in case you aren’t aware of the difference between the two words, GOOGLE!

Yes, Messi scored a hat-trick, but guess what? His achievements no longer need to be overhyped, and he no longer needs to be compared; here’s why.

Over in 2022

The day Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup title, the G.O.A.T. debate was over, and all comparisons were put to rest. Messi not only won the title but also did so by scoring seven goals and providing three assists. In short, it wasn’t only the team that carried him. He, too, carried the team, and because of everybody’s collective efforts, Messi won and so did his nation.

No pressure

Lifting the title took away all the pressure from Messi’s shoulders. Therefore, Messi’s presence in the World Cup is no longer about winning the title or creating records. Yes, indeed, he is here to win the title again, but even if he doesn’t, nobody can take away the legacy he has created.

Shush yourself

Messi’s hat-trick once again brought back the comparison between him and Cristiano Ronaldo. Many highlighted that Ronaldo did it years ago against a better opponent, such as Spain. And then started another string of unnecessary debates and counterarguments between the two sets of fans across social media platforms.

All of that is no longer required, so if you are a Messi fan, shush yourself. Messi scored a hat-trick and went on to say, “It makes me very happy to have lived through everything that came my way. What I'm experiencing now is the cherry on top.”

What if?                                         

What if Messi scores another hat-trick in the World Cup? He will break a few more records as he has done every year. And what if he fails to score a single more goal in the remaining time of the tournament? He’ll still end with three goals to his name at the age of 38. If we compare him to Ronaldo’s World Cup stats, CR7’s best World Cup year was in 2018 with only four goals.

The bottom line is that if Messi scores more goals and sets more records, we shouldn’t be surprised, because he is known to pull off miracles. There’s no need to hype him, compare him, or argue with a certain fan base. If Messi wins another World Cup title, it will probably be a boring affair because, in the last few years, we have gotten so used to him winning titles with Argentina.

Therefore, for fans, it should be all about enjoying Messi’s last moments in the Argentine jersey—just watch him, enjoy his theatrics, and have a peaceful sleep.

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