Messi Ties World Cup Goal-Scoring Record with Hat Trick

Continuing to cement his legendary status: Lionel Messi is now the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history

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With a hat trick in the match against Algeria, Argentina’s Lionel Messi scored his 14th through 16th World Cup goals, tying record-holder Miroslav Klose.

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17.06.2026, 04:49•17.06.2026, 06:34

Lionel Messi scored in the 17th, 60th, and 76th minutes of defending champion Argentina’s World Cup opener against Algeria in Kansas City. He was then substituted to a standing ovation.