World Cup 2026 – US: Argentine Fans Erupt at Arrowhead Stadium After Messi Hat-Trick Downs Algeria

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in their Group J opener at Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium on Tuesday, June 16. Excited Argentine fans celebrated inside the stadium after the game.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) and teammates celebrate following the team's 3-0 victory in a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026. Messi completed a hat-trick in the match.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (R) is greeted by Rodrigo de Paul after scoring a hat-trick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) runs after scoring a hat-trick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi acknowledges the crowd after scoring a hat-trick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) scores a hat-trick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (far L) scores a hat-trick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (far L) scores a hat-trick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts after scoring a hat-trick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts after scoring a hat-trick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts after scoring a hat-trick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) celebrates after scoring a hat-trick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) runs after scoring a hat-trick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) runs after scoring a hat-trick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring a hat-trick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (far L) scores a hat-trick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi runs after scoring a hat-trick in the second half of a World Cup Group J football match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

China: Delivery Rider’s Scooter Struck by Car While Waiting for Order in Hunan

On May 5, 2026, in Hunan, located in southern China, a video recorded a delivery rider wearing a black hat sitting inside a restaurant while waiting to pick up an order. Another delivery rider in a yellow hat walked into the restaurant shortly afterward. Outside on the road, a white car suddenly drove toward the parked vehicles and hit the black-hatted rider’s electric scooter. The impact pushed the scooter into another white car nearby. The rider saw what happened from inside the restaurant and became visibly upset. He had not yet received the food order, and now his scooter had also been badly damaged.

ASAP Rocky out in New York

ASAP Rocky out in New York

U.S Rapper ASAP Rocky with a Chanel winter hat leaves his hotel in New York, NY on January 15, 2026. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

ASAP Rocky out in New York

ASAP Rocky out in New York

U.S Rapper ASAP Rocky with a Chanel winter hat leaves his hotel in New York, NY on January 15, 2026. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

ASAP Rocky out in New York

ASAP Rocky out in New York

U.S Rapper ASAP Rocky with a Chanel winter hat leaves his hotel in New York, NY on January 15, 2026. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

ASAP Rocky out in New York

ASAP Rocky out in New York

U.S Rapper ASAP Rocky with a Chanel winter hat leaves his hotel in New York, NY on January 15, 2026. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

ASAP Rocky out in New York

ASAP Rocky out in New York

U.S Rapper ASAP Rocky with a Chanel winter hat leaves his hotel in New York, NY on January 15, 2026. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

ASAP Rocky out in New York

ASAP Rocky out in New York

U.S Rapper ASAP Rocky with a Chanel winter hat leaves his hotel in New York, NY on January 15, 2026. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

ASAP Rocky out in New York

ASAP Rocky out in New York

U.S Rapper ASAP Rocky with a Chanel winter hat leaves his hotel in New York, NY on January 15, 2026. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Oath Keepers Founder Attends January 6 Hearing - Washington DC

Oath Keepers Founder Attends January 6 Hearing - Washington DC

The founder and former head of the Oath Keepers, Stewart Rhodes (wearing the black hat), attends the United States House Select Subcommittee on January 6th hearing "Examining the Investigation into the DNC and RNC Pipe Bombs" in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Examining the Investigation into the DNC and RNC Pipe Bombs

Examining the Investigation into the DNC and RNC Pipe Bombs

The founder and former head of the Oath Keepers, Stewart Rhodes (wearing the black hat), attends the United States House Select Subcommittee on January 6th hearing "Examining the Investigation into the DNC and RNC Pipe Bombs" in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Examining the Investigation into the DNC and RNC Pipe Bombs

Examining the Investigation into the DNC and RNC Pipe Bombs

The founder and former head of the Oath Keepers, Stewart Rhodes (wearing the black hat), attends the United States House Select Subcommittee on January 6th hearing "Examining the Investigation into the DNC and RNC Pipe Bombs" in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Examining the Investigation into the DNC and RNC Pipe Bombs

Examining the Investigation into the DNC and RNC Pipe Bombs

The founder and former head of the Oath Keepers, Stewart Rhodes (wearing the black hat), attends the United States House Select Subcommittee on January 6th hearing "Examining the Investigation into the DNC and RNC Pipe Bombs" in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Examining the Investigation into the DNC and RNC Pipe Bombs

Examining the Investigation into the DNC and RNC Pipe Bombs

The founder and former head of the Oath Keepers, Stewart Rhodes (wearing the black hat), attends the United States House Select Subcommittee on January 6th hearing "Examining the Investigation into the DNC and RNC Pipe Bombs" in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Examining the Investigation into the DNC and RNC Pipe Bombs

Examining the Investigation into the DNC and RNC Pipe Bombs

The founder and former head of the Oath Keepers, Stewart Rhodes (wearing the black hat), attends the United States House Select Subcommittee on January 6th hearing "Examining the Investigation into the DNC and RNC Pipe Bombs" in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

White House

White House

House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn "GT" Thompson holds a hat that says "MAKE AGRICULTURE GREAT AGAIN" during a signing ceremony in the Oval Office at the White House Jan. 14, 2026. President Trump signed a bill allowing schools to serve whole and 2% milk. Photo by Francis Chung/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Real Madrid CF v Real Betis Balompie La Liga - Madrid

Real Madrid CF v Real Betis Balompie La Liga - Madrid

Real Madrid CF’s Gonzalo Garcia celebrates the victory and his hat trick in La Liga match. January 4, 2026 (ALTERPHOTOS/Tomas Garrido)

Real Madrid CF v Real Betis Balompie La Liga - Madrid

Real Madrid CF v Real Betis Balompie La Liga - Madrid

Real Madrid CF’s Gonzalo Garcia celebrates the victory and his hat trick in La Liga match. January 4, 2026 (ALTERPHOTOS/Tomas Garrido)

CALCIO - Serie B - Palermo FC vs Padova Calcio

CALCIO - Serie B - Palermo FC vs Padova Calcio

Palermo, Italy, 27 December 2025. Renzo Barbera Stadium, Palermo vs Padova, match valid for the 2025/2026 Serie B championship. Pictured: Children's Christmas hat

CALCIO - Serie B - Palermo FC vs Padova Calcio

CALCIO - Serie B - Palermo FC vs Padova Calcio

Palermo, Italy, 27 December 2025. Renzo Barbera Stadium, Palermo vs Padova, match valid for the 2025/2026 Serie B championship. Pictured: Children's Christmas hat

Traditional Cultural Achievement Exhibition

Traditional Cultural Achievement Exhibition

A student is trying on the champion hat at a traditional cultural achievement exhibition held at Fuzhou Road Primary School in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on December 22, 2025.

CALCIO - Champions League Women - AS Roma vs SKN St. Polten

CALCIO - Champions League Women - AS Roma vs SKN St. Polten

Evelyne Viens of A.S. Roma Femminile celebrated for the hat-trick by her teammates during the Women's Champions League Matchday 6 between A.S. Roma and SKN St. Polten at the Tre Fontane Stadium on December 17, 2025 in Rome, Italy.

CALCIO - Champions League Women - AS Roma vs SKN St. Polten

CALCIO - Champions League Women - AS Roma vs SKN St. Polten

Evelyne Viens of A.S. Roma Femminile celebrated for the hat-trick by her teammates during the Women's Champions League Matchday 6 between A.S. Roma and SKN St. Polten at the Tre Fontane Stadium on December 17, 2025 in Rome, Italy.

CALCIO - Champions League Women - AS Roma vs SKN St. Polten

CALCIO - Champions League Women - AS Roma vs SKN St. Polten

Evelyne Viens of A.S. Roma Femminile celebrated for the hat-trick by her teammates during the Women's Champions League Matchday 6 between A.S. Roma and SKN St. Polten at the Tre Fontane Stadium on December 17, 2025 in Rome, Italy.

White House

White House

President Donald Trump receives a hat and shakes hands with team captain Mike Eruzione during a bill signing to award Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 U.S. Olympic ice hockey team in the Oval Office at the White House Dec. 12, 2025. Photo by Francis Chung/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trump-White House

Trump-White House

President Donald Trump puts on a hat as he welcomes members of the 1980 USA men’s hockey team to the White House, Dec. 12, 2025. Photo by Francis Chung/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trump-White House

Trump-White House

President Donald Trump puts on a hat as he welcomes members of the 1980 USA men’s hockey team to the White House, Dec. 12, 2025. Photo by Francis Chung/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

RECAP: Southern Thailand Hit by Deadly Floods, Hat Yai Records Record Rain

Catastrophic floods have battered southern Thailand, affecting more than 3 million people and causing over 100 deaths across the region. Hat Yai has experienced “the heaviest rain in 300 years,” prompting a disaster declaration.

CALCIO - Serie B - Palermo FC vs Carrarese Calcio

CALCIO - Serie B - Palermo FC vs Carrarese Calcio

Joel Pohjanpalo (Palermo F.C.) takes the ball after the hat trick at the end of the Italian Serie BKT match between Palermo F.C. vs Carrarese Calcio 1908 29 November 2025 at the Renzo Barbera stadium in Palermo, Italy

CALCIO - Serie B - Palermo FC vs Carrarese Calcio

CALCIO - Serie B - Palermo FC vs Carrarese Calcio

Joel Pohjanpalo (Palermo F.C.) takes the ball after the hat trick at the end of the Italian Serie BKT match between Palermo F.C. vs Carrarese Calcio 1908 29 November 2025 at the Renzo Barbera stadium in Palermo, Italy

Flooding Aftermath - Thailand

Flooding Aftermath - Thailand

A man checks flood damages on a street in Hat Yai, Songkhla province, Thailand, Nov. 28, 2025. The death toll from severe flooding in southern Thailand has risen to 145, authorities said on Friday. During a press briefing, government spokesperson Siripong Angkasakulkiat said a total of 145 fatalities have been reported across the southern region, with Songkhla, the hardest-hit province, recording the highest toll at 110. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Flooding Aftermath - Thailand

Flooding Aftermath - Thailand

Locals organize flood-damaged goods at their shop in Hat Yai, Songkhla province, Thailand, Nov. 28, 2025. The death toll from severe flooding in southern Thailand has risen to 145, authorities said on Friday. During a press briefing, government spokesperson Siripong Angkasakulkiat said a total of 145 fatalities have been reported across the southern region, with Songkhla, the hardest-hit province, recording the highest toll at 110. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Flooding Aftermath - Thailand

Flooding Aftermath - Thailand

This photo taken on Nov. 28, 2025 shows a street view in Hat Yai, Songkhla province, Thailand. The death toll from severe flooding in southern Thailand has risen to 145, authorities said on Friday. During a press briefing, government spokesperson Siripong Angkasakulkiat said a total of 145 fatalities have been reported across the southern region, with Songkhla, the hardest-hit province, recording the highest toll at 110. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Thailand: Catastrophic Floods Leave Hat Yai Under Disaster Declaration 3

Catastrophic floods battered southern Thailand, affecting 127,000 households across ten provinces and causing a rising death toll. The deluge, which included "the heaviest rain in 300 years" in Hat Yai city, has prompted a disaster declaration.