Lionel Messi turns 39 after strong World Cup performances for Argentina
Sky Sports Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 9:35 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Lionel Messi celebrates his 39th birthday on July 26 while competing in the World Cup. He had a remarkable outing against Algeria, scoring a hat-trick that matched Miroslav Klose's goal record. Messi followed this performance with two goals against Austria, putting him two goals ahead of Klose in the tournament scoring list. Argentina continues to build momentum in the World Cup with Messi showcasing his talent at this stage of his career.
- •Messi turns 39 on July 26, 2026.
- •He scored a hat-trick against Algeria in the World Cup.
- •Messi surpassed Klose's goal tally by scoring twice against Austria.
- •Argentina is advancing in the World Cup with Messi's contributions.
"Lionel Messi celebrates his 39th birthday on Wednesday having made an astonishing start to the World Cup. After the hat-trick against Algeria that took him level with Miroslav Klose's goal record, he scored twice against Austria to go two clear.
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