Messi hat-trick fires holders Argentina to win over Algeria at World Cup
Summary
Lionel Messi scored three goals in a World Cup match, helping Argentina beat Algeria 3-0. This was Messi’s first hat-trick in a World Cup and made him the joint top scorer in the tournament’s history.Key Facts
- Messi played his sixth World Cup, a record number of appearances.
- He scored three goals against Algeria, known as a hat-trick.
- Messi became the joint highest scorer in World Cup history with 16 goals, tying with Miroslav Klose.
- The match took place in Kansas City and ended 3-0 in favor of Argentina.
- Algeria’s early goal was disallowed for offside, just like Messi’s initial goal attempt.
- Messi was substituted late in the game and received a standing ovation.
- Argentina is defending their World Cup title from the previous tournament.
- Messi currently plays for Inter Miami in the U.S. Major League Soccer.
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