Lionel Messi scores hat-trick in World Cup match against Algeria
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 3:45 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Lionel Messi delivered a historic performance by scoring three goals in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria during the FIFA World Cup at Arrowhead Stadium. This hat-trick allowed him to equal Miroslav Klose as the tournament's all-time leading scorer, amassing 16 World Cup goals. Additionally, Messi achieved his 200th cap for Argentina and became the first player to compete in six different World Cups. Skip Bayless praised Messi's impact, suggesting it surpassed even that of celebrity Taylor Swift, frequently seen at the venue supporting her fiancé. The match continues to draw significant media attention due to Messi's record-equalling achievements.
- •Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria.
- •He equaled Miroslav Klose for the most World Cup goals at 16.
- •Messi made his 200th appearance for Argentina during the match.
- •He is the first player to play in six different World Cups.
- •Skip Bayless commented on Messi's larger cultural impact, comparing him to Taylor Swift.
- 3:45 AMYahoo Sports — Skip Bayless makes ‘bigger than Taylor Swift’ claim after Lionel Messi’s amazing World Cup hat-trick
"Skip Bayless said Lionel Messi was “even bigger than Taylor Swift” after the Argentina captain produced a stunning hat-trick against Algeria at the FIFA World Cup. Messi delivered another historic performance on football’s biggest stage, scoring all three goals in Argentina’s 3-0 victory and moving level with Miroslav Klose as the tournament’s all-time leading scorer.
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