Lionel Messi scores hat trick, ties World Cup goal record in Kansas City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 3:01 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
On June 17, 2026, Lionel Messi scored a hat trick for Argentina in their match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium during the World Cup group stage. With this performance, Messi tied Miroslav Klose for the most goals in FIFA World Cup history, now at 16. Messi's next matches are both scheduled at Dallas Stadium, where he is expected to break the record. Fans anticipate this historic moment, particularly given the venue's significance as the home of the Dallas Cowboys.
- •Messi scores a hat trick against Algeria.
- •Match held at Kansas City Stadium on June 17, 2026.
- •Messi ties Miroslav Klose for World Cup goals with 16.
- •Argentina's next matches will be at Dallas Stadium.
- •Messi likely to break the goal record in Dallas.
- 3:01 AMYahoo Sports — Messi will probably break the World Cup all-time goals scored record at Dallas Stadium
"Messi is likely going to set the World Cup record for goals in Dallas Stadium
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