Messi becomes joint World Cup all-time scorer with hat trick against Algeria
Summary
Lionel Messi scored three goals against Algeria in the 2026 World Cup, tying him as the top all-time scorer in World Cup history with 16 goals. This match marked 20 years since Messi’s first World Cup and made him the first player to participate in six World Cups.Key Facts
- Argentina won 3-0 against Algeria on June 16, 2026.
- Lionel Messi scored a hat trick, meaning he scored three goals in one game.
- Messi now shares the record for most World Cup goals (16) with Miroslav Klose from Germany.
- Messi is the first man to play in six different World Cup tournaments.
- The goals came exactly 20 years after Messi’s World Cup debut.
- Fans from both teams praised Messi’s performance.
- The event took place during the 2026 World Cup, held in Kansas City.
- Other World Cup news includes Kylian Mbappé becoming France’s top scorer and France winning against Senegal.
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