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Lionel Messi scores hat-trick for Argentina against Algeria in World Cup

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Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Lionel Messi scores hat-trick for Argentina against Algeria in World Cup

Summary

Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup hat-trick on Tuesday night at Arrowhead Stadium, leading Argentina past Algeria. The 38-year-old forward netted once in the first half and added two more after halftime, bringing his World Cup goal tally to 16, tying Miroslav Klose's record. Following the match, Messi commented on his scoring achievements, expressing respect for rival Cristiano Ronaldo and downplaying individual statistics. With this performance, Messi moved ahead of Ronaldo in World Cup goals, further solidifying his legacy in the tournament's history.

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By the Numbers

•Messi scores a hat-trick in World Cup match against Algeria.
•The match took place at Arrowhead Stadium.
•Messi's goals bring his World Cup total to 16.
•He ties Miroslav Klose for the most World Cup goals.
•Messi surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup goal total.

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7:02 AMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi sends Cristiano Ronaldo message after World Cup hat-trick

What they're saying

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Lionel Messi proved age is just a number on Tuesday night, lighting up Arrowhead Stadium with a hat-trick that pushed Argentina past Algeria and rewrote yet another page of World Cup history. The 38-year-old, now plying his trade with Inter Miami a long way from Europe’s elite leagues, scored once in the first half and twice after the break to draw level with Miroslav Klose on 16 World Cup goals.
— Yahoo Sports

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