Messi scores hat-trick as Argentina faces Algeria in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 5:22 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
On June 16, Lionel Messi scored all three goals in Argentina's Group J match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium. His hat-trick gives him 16 career World Cup goals, equaling the record held by Miroslav Klose. Earlier in the day, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland also made headlines with their performances. Mbappé became France's all-time leading goalscorer, while Haaland netted two goals in Norway's victory over Iraq. Day six of the tournament showcased the talents of soccer's biggest stars.
- •Lionel Messi scores a hat-trick against Algeria
- •Messi ties Klose's World Cup goals record with 16
- •Kylian Mbappé becomes France's all-time leading scorer
- •Erling Haaland scores twice in Norway's win over Iraq
- •Matches took place on June 16 at Kansas City Stadium
- 5:22 PMYahoo Sports — Mbappé & Haaland & Messi, oh my!
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