Multiple outlets report that Lionel Messi tears during Argentina’s match in Kansas City are being attributed to a health-related issue. The reports say the incident came shortly after Messi scored for Argentina and then completed his first World Cup hat-trick as the team won 3-0 against Algeria. According to the accounts, an unnamed insider claims Messi’s reaction was linked to a “serious health problem,” which left him “devastated.” The coverage centers on what happened in the immediate aftermath of the goals, with Messi crying on the pitch following the final scoring moments. However, the available summaries do not provide specific medical details, diagnoses, or official confirmation from team doctors or governing bodies. The reporting therefore describes the claim of a health problem without citing further evidence in the provided material. The match result and the timing of the tears are presented consistently across the sources, while the underlying cause is framed as information from an insider rather than as an officially confirmed condition.