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When it comes to a US Open at Shinnecock Hills, the numbers tell their own story. On the five previous occasions it has hosted the event, only three players have ever finished under par for the week.

At age 38 and playing in his sixth World Cup, Lionel Messi has his first hat trick in soccer's biggest tournament and Argentina's defense of the trophy is off to a flying start.Messi's three goals in the 3-0 win over Algeria on Tuesday saw him become the joint highest scorer in men's World Cup history alongside Germany's Miroslav Klose with 16 in total. It was also the first hat trick of this year's tournament and the 55th in World Cup history.Hat tricks used to have a very different meaningThe term hat trick is well-known to sports fans in the United States and, just like soccer, it is used in hockey to describe when a player scores three goals in one game. But it was originally used in cricket and is widely regarded to date back to 1858 when English bowler H.H. Stephenson took three wickets off consecutive balls. It is said that a collection was made and Stephenson was presented with a hat to mark the feat.The term has since spread to other sports to not only describe three goals, but anything from three consecutive wins, championships or even defeats.According to the NHL, hat trick was used by newspapers as early as the 1930s and the Hockey Hall of Fame traces it back to a promotion by Toronto businessman Sammy Taft offering a free hat to a player who scored three goals in an NHL game in the city.Messi joins a list of greats to score World Cup hat tricksPerhaps the biggest surprise is that it took Messi so long to record the latest feat in his trophy-laden career.The game against Algeria was his record-extending 27th in the World Cup, two more than Germany's Lothar Matthus. His first appearance was in 2006.Messi became the oldest player to score a World Cup hat trick and joined a list of greats that include Pel, Eusebio, Gerd Mller, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbapp.The next target will be to join an even more elite list of players to have scored multiple World Cup hat tricks.Only four players have achieved that feat: Sndor Kocsis, Just Fontaine, Mller and Gabriel Batistuta.The first World Cup hat trick was scored by an AmericanIt was at the first edition of the World Cup in 1930 that American Bert Patenaude scored the competition's first hat trick in a 3-0 win over Paraguay. But it took several decades for it to be officially recognized by FIFA because there was a dispute over the scorer of one of the goals.According to the U.S. soccer federation, historian Colin Jose helped to convince FIFA to amend its records.For a long time, England's Geoff Hurst was the only player to score a hat trick in a World Cup final as the Three Lions were crowned champion in 1966.Mbapp emulated that feat in 2022, but he ended up on the losing team in Qatar against Messi's triumphant Argentina.World Cup hat tricks are becoming less commonThe most hat tricks in a single World Cup was eight in the 1954 edition. The only edition in which none were scored was in 2006.The last time there were more than two hat tricks at a World Cup was back in 1986 when there were four.___James Robson is at https://x.com/jamesalanrobson___AP World Cup: https://apnews.com/fifa-world-cup

At age 38 and playing in his sixth World Cup, Lionel Messi has his first hat trick in soccer's biggest tournament and Argentina's defense of the trophy is off to a flying start.Messi's three goals in the 3-0 win over Algeria on Tuesday saw him become the joint highest scorer in men's World Cup history alongside Germany's Miroslav Klose with 16 in total. It was also the first hat trick of this year's tournament and the 55th in World Cup history.Hat tricks used to have a very different meaningThe term hat trick is well-known to sports fans in the United States and, just like soccer, it is used in hockey to describe when a player scores three goals in one game. But it was originally used in cricket and is widely regarded to date back to 1858 when English bowler H.H. Stephenson took three wickets off consecutive balls. It is said that a collection was made and Stephenson was presented with a hat to mark the feat.The term has since spread to other sports to not only describe three goals, but anything from three consecutive wins, championships or even defeats.According to the NHL, hat trick was used by newspapers as early as the 1930s and the Hockey Hall of Fame traces it back to a promotion by Toronto businessman Sammy Taft offering a free hat to a player who scored three goals in an NHL game in the city.Messi joins a list of greats to score World Cup hat tricksPerhaps the biggest surprise is that it took Messi so long to record the latest feat in his trophy-laden career.The game against Algeria was his record-extending 27th in the World Cup, two more than Germany's Lothar Matthus. His first appearance was in 2006.Messi became the oldest player to score a World Cup hat trick and joined a list of greats that include Pel, Eusebio, Gerd Mller, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbapp.The next target will be to join an even more elite list of players to have scored multiple World Cup hat tricks.Only four players have achieved that feat: Sndor Kocsis, Just Fontaine, Mller and Gabriel Batistuta.The first World Cup hat trick was scored by an AmericanIt was at the first edition of the World Cup in 1930 that American Bert Patenaude scored the competition's first hat trick in a 3-0 win over Paraguay. But it took several decades for it to be officially recognized by FIFA because there was a dispute over the scorer of one of the goals.According to the U.S. soccer federation, historian Colin Jose helped to convince FIFA to amend its records.For a long time, England's Geoff Hurst was the only player to score a hat trick in a World Cup final as the Three Lions were crowned champion in 1966.Mbapp emulated that feat in 2022, but he ended up on the losing team in Qatar against Messi's triumphant Argentina.World Cup hat tricks are becoming less commonThe most hat tricks in a single World Cup was eight in the 1954 edition. The only edition in which none were scored was in 2006.The last time there were more than two hat tricks at a World Cup was back in 1986 when there were four.___James Robson is at https://x.com/jamesalanrobson___AP World Cup: https://apnews.com/fifa-world-cup

Cameras captured Prince William in conversation with Gareth Southgate earlier today, just hours before England's World Cup clash with Croatia. The former England manager, who departed the national team role in 2024 months before Thomas Tuchel took charge, appeared relaxed during the exchange with the heir to the throne.William holds the position of Patron of The Football Association and makes no secret of his devotion to Aston Villa.The current England squad features three players from his beloved club: defender Ezri Konsa, midfielder Morgan Rogers, and striker Ollie Watkins.The Princess of Wales made a triumphant return to Royal Ascot on Wednesday, attending the prestigious racing event for the first time in three years.Catherine, 44, chose a vibrant canary yellow Roksanda creation for the occasion, a dress she has previously worn twice in 2022 during a visit to Jamaica and at the Wimbledon women's singles final.The striking gown features a high neckline, a cinched waist, and an asymmetrical bow detail at the shoulder, with a flowing pleated skirt falling to the ankles.Prince William complemented his wife's bold choice by wearing a yellow boutonnire on his black morning suit.The royal couple travelled in the second carriage of the traditional procession, following King Charles and Queen Camilla, and were joined by the Duke and Duchess of Richmond and Gordon.Catherine topped her monochromatic ensemble with a bespoke Jane Taylor London saucer hat in matching yellow, adorned with dramatic netting, worn above an elegant low chignon.The princess accessorised with meaningful heirlooms: diamond chandelier earrings inherited from the late Queen Elizabeth II and a three-strand pearl bracelet by Nigel Milne that once belonged to Princess Diana.She completed the look with beige suede Gianvito Rossi pumps and an ivory Anya Hindmarch clutch featuring a pearl clasp.LATEST ROYAL NEWS:Carole rewears dress from Pippa's wedding for Royal AscotPrince William set to follow in the footsteps of King and Queen with guest-editorshipCatherine returns to Ascot after three-year absence as she joins King and WilliamWednesday's appearance at Ascot marked Catherine's third public engagement in less than a week, following a notably active period for the princess.She joined the Royal Family for Trooping the Colour on June 13, wearing a pale blue suit that paid tribute to Princess Diana, before making a surprise appearance at the Order of the Garter service at Windsor Castle on Monday in a butter yellow Patrick McDowell coat dress.The princess withdrew from Royal Ascot at the last minute in 2025 as she continued to balance her return to public duties following cancer treatment.She announced her remission in January 2025.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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