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Lionel Messi ties Klose for all-time World Cup goals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 3:29 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Lionel Messi ties Klose for all-time World Cup goals

Summary

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick against Algeria, bringing his World Cup total to 16 goals, which ties him with Miroslav Klose for the all-time record. The match, which took place on June 17, 2026, showcased Messi's ability to find space and finish, even at the age of 38. This record comes as Messi's stature in soccer has evolved from a star at Barcelona to a pivotal player for Argentina, now playing in MLS. As the tournament continues, Messi's record-breaking potential remains a point of discussion in soccer circles.

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By the Numbers

•Messi scores hat-trick against Algeria
•Total World Cup goals reach 16, tying Klose
•Match held on June 17, 2026
•Messi plays in MLS with Inter Miami
•Ongoing World Cup may see record broken

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3:29 PMYahoo Sports — The extraordinary numbers behind Lionel Messi – and the all-time World Cup record now in his grasp

What they're saying

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Analysis: Messi has long been called ‘incomparable’, but if that greatness manifested itself largely in the colours of Barcelona, it may have come later in life in the Albiceleste of Argentina
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