Lionel Messi scores hat-trick for Argentina, equals World Cup goals record
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 2:49 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina against Algeria in Kansas City on June 17, 2026. This performance brought his total to 16 career World Cup goals, matching Miroslav Klose’s record for the highest number of goals in World Cup history. Messi opened the scoring with a powerful long-range strike and added two more, including a classic finish from outside the penalty area. He was substituted in the 79th minute to a standing ovation. The match continues as Argentina leads 3-0.
- •Messi scored his first World Cup hat-trick.
- •Argentina leads Algeria 3-0 in the game.
- •Messi's performance took place at Arrowhead Stadium.
- •He had previously scored in all five tournaments.
- •Argentina aims to maintain their lead in the match.
- 3:33 AMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi surpasses Ronaldo as he matches all-time World Cup record with stunning hat-trick
- 2:49 AMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi equals World Cup top goalscorer record after stunning Argentina hat-trick
"Lionel Messi drew level with Miroslav Klose as the World Cup’s all-time top scorer after a hat-trick against Algeria, while also overtaking Brazil legend Ronaldo in the process. The Argentina captain delivered another memorable performance on the world’s biggest stage, taking his World Cup tally to 16 goals and adding another chapter to his remarkable international career.
"The 37-year-old hit a hat-trick in Kansas City to move level with Miroslav Klose on 16 goals as the highest scorer in Word Cup history
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 3:33 AMLionel Messi surpasses Ronaldo as he matches all-time World Cup record with stunning hat-trick
Lionel Messi drew level with Miroslav Klose as the World Cup’s all-time top scorer after a hat-trick against Algeria, while also overtaking Brazil legend Ronaldo in the process. The Argentina captain delivered another memorable performance on the world’s biggest stage, taking his World Cup tally to 16 goals and adding another chapter to his remarkable international career.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 2:49 AMLionel Messi equals World Cup top goalscorer record after stunning Argentina hat-trick
The 37-year-old hit a hat-trick in Kansas City to move level with Miroslav Klose on 16 goals as the highest scorer in Word Cup history
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