Lionel Messi scores hat-trick in Argentina's World Cup opener against Algeria
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 10:45 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Lionel Messi made history on Tuesday night in Kansas City by scoring his first World Cup hat-trick, leading Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Algeria. This match marked Messi's record-setting sixth appearance in a World Cup, making him the only player to achieve this feat. With this performance, he also became the oldest player to score a hat-trick in World Cup history at 38 years and 11 months. Additionally, Messi matched Miroslav Klose as the all-time leading World Cup scorer with 16 goals. The tournament is still in its early stages, promising further developments as Messi aims for more records.
- •Messi scores a hat-trick against Algeria
- •Argentina wins 3-0 in Group J opener
- •Messi sets record for most World Cup appearances
- •He becomes oldest player to net a hat-trick
- •Messi ties Klose as all-time World Cup top scorer
- 10:45 AMYahoo Sports — Messi takes centre stage and breaks records in a magical night for football
"We witnessed history being written before our eyes late on Tuesday night in Kansas City. Lionel Messi scored his first ever World Cup hat-trick and piled up record after record from the opening minute...
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