By Zoila Palma: Argentina’s fan token has experienced a surge in trading activity after Lionel Messi delivered a historic hat trick in the country’s 3-0 World Cup group-stage victory over Nigeria.
The performance marked the first World Cup hat trick of Messi’s career and fueled renewed interest in soccer-related cryptocurrency assets tied to the Argentine national team, Crypto briefing reports.
The 39-year-old captain also set a new World Cup scoring record with his 17th tournament goal, surpassing Miroslav Klose’s previous mark of 16. Playing in his sixth World Cup, Messi celebrated his 39th birthday on June 24 while training with the Argentine squad in Kansas City. Before the 2026 tournament, he had recorded 13 goals and eight assists across his previous five World Cup campaigns.
The $ARG fan token has been the main beneficiary of the increased attention, with trading volumes rising as Messi’s performances dominate global headlines.
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By Zoila Palma: Argentina’s fan token has experienced a surge in trading activity after Lionel Messi delivered a historic hat trick in the country’s 3-0 World Cup group-stage victory over Nigeria. The performance marked the first World Cup hat trick of Messi’s career and fueled renewed interest in soccer-related cryptocurrency assets tied to the Argentine
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