Messi scores hat-trick as Argentina faces Algeria in cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 2:46 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Lionel Messi scored three goals for Argentina on June 16 against Algeria. This performance allowed him to become the joint top scorer in World Cup history, matching Germany's Miroslav Klose with 16 goals. Messi currently holds the record for the most appearances in World Cup matches, totaling 27. The match continues with Argentina seeking to solidify their position in the tournament.
- •Messi scores a hat-trick against Algeria on June 16.
- •He ties Miroslav Klose for most goals in World Cup history.
- •Messi now has 16 goals in 27 World Cup matches.
- •Argentina is competing to advance further in the tournament.
- 2:46 AMYahoo Sports — 📹 With a hat-trick, Messi becomes the all-time top scorer in cup history
"Genius, extraterrestrial, the greatest of all time... simply, Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini.The star wearing the No. 10 shirt scored three goals for Argentina this Tuesday (16) against Algeria and b...
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