Lionel Messi delivers historic World Cup hat trick in record-tying night vs. Algeria
In front of a stadium full of Argentina supporters, Messi scored his first-ever World Cup hat trick to tie Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup goals record of 16.
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Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup hat trick to tie the record for most goals netted in the men's World Cup.
Messi hat-trick equals scoring record as Argentina dazzle against Algeria
Lionel Messi drew level with Germany's Miroslav Klose with 16 goals in total and became the ‌oldest player to score a World Cup hat-trick — exactly 20 years to the day since his first goal at the global tournament.
Lionel Messi scores first career World Cup hat trick, ties all-time tournament goal record in win over Algeria
On Tuesday night, Lionel Messi made history. Twice. Along with tying Miroslav Klose on the World Cup all-time leading goalscorer list, with 16 goals each, Messi just netted his first hat trick. The day of June 16 already held significance in Messi's heart,
'Magnificent' - Messi scores hat-trick to equal Klose scoring record
Lionel Messi scores a hat-trick to reach 16 World Cup goals, equalling Miroslav Klose's record. REPORT: Messi scores hat-trick as he equals scoring record. Available to UK users o
Messi scores his first World Cup hat trick for Argentina after France’s Mbappé and Norway’s Haaland net braces
Follow live updates and analysis from the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Argentina faces Algeria in its opener with Lionel Messi leading, plus France vs. Senegal and more coverage.