FIFA recognizes Bert Patenaude as first World Cup hat trick scorer

Bert Patenaude is officially recognized by FIFA as the first player to score a hat trick in World Cup history. The acknowledgment comes after decades of research by historian Colin Jose, who confirmed Patenaude's three goals against Paraguay during the 1930 tournament in Uruguay. This recognition corrects a long-standing oversight in World Cup records. The timing coincides with the lead-up to the next World Cup, creating renewed interest in the tournament's early history.

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