Lionel Messi scores hat-trick to become joint-top World Cup scorer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 2:45 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick against Algeria in the opening group-stage match of the World Cup on June 17, 2026. With these three goals, he reached a total of 16 World Cup goals, tying with Miroslav Klose for the all-time record. Messi's performance has drawn significant attention, reinforcing his reputation as one of the greatest players in football history. This match marks the beginning of the tournament, with more group-stage games to follow.
- •Messi scores a hat-trick against Algeria in the World Cup.
- •He ties Miroslav Klose for most World Cup goals at 16.
- •The match took place on June 17, 2026.
- •This is the opening match of the group stage.
- •Messi continues to showcase his skill on a global stage.
- 2:45 AMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi becomes joint-top scorer in the World Cup 🐐
"It was worth getting up for.Lionel Messi proves to us, once again, that he is THE player of this fabulous sport that is football.Against Algeria in this opening group-stage match, Lionel Messi showed ...
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