Lionel Messi scores hat trick in 2026 World Cup opener to tie all-time goals record (video)
Lionel Messi has scored eight goals in his last five World Cup appearances after launching a rocket and later cleaning up a rebound for Argentina against Algeria on Tuesday.
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.
'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
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Every Stat To Know About Lionel Messi's Historic World Cup Hat Trick
Tuesday was a day full of superstars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, one player continued to show why he's the greatest of all-time. Lionel Messi scored a hat trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria on Tuesday night, netting his first hat trick ever ...
Lionel Messi ties Klose's World Cup goals record with his first hat trick as Argentina tops Algeria
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Lionel Messi used the front of his white-and-blue, sweat-soaked jersey to wipe the tears from his eyes, a flood of emotions cracking his usually calm, confident demeanor after he gave Argentina an early lead in its World Cup opener against Algeria.