Messi scores hat-trick to equal Klose's World Cup goal record
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 3:15 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick, reaching 16 World Cup goals and equaling Miroslav Klose's all-time scoring record during a tournament match. The historic achievement occurred on June 17, 2026, and adds another milestone to Messi's illustrious career. The match is ongoing as fans hope for more fireworks from the Argentine forward.
- •Messi equals Miroslav Klose's World Cup goal record of 16.
- •The hat-trick was scored during a World Cup match.
- •The match is still ongoing.
- •Fans are anticipating further contributions from Messi.
- 3:15 AMBBC Sport — 'Magnificent' - Messi scores hat-trick to equal Klose scoring record
"Lionel Messi scores a hat-trick to reach 16 World Cup goals, equalling Miroslav Klose's record.
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