Messi scores hat trick to tie Klose's World Cup goal record
7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 6:05 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Lionel Messi scored a hat trick for Argentina against Algeria on June 17, 2026, tying Miroslav Klose's record for most World Cup goals at 16. Messi's goals came in the 17th, 60th, and 76th minutes, helping Argentina take a 3-0 lead before he exited the match. At age 38, he became the first player to appear in six World Cups. The match is ongoing with Argentina leading.
- •Messi scores in the 17th, 60th, and 76th minutes
- •Argentina leads 3-0 against Algeria
- •Messi ties Klose's 16 World Cup goals record
- •Messi is the first to play in six World Cups
- 6:05 AMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi equals Klose record of 16 World Cup goals with hat-trick as Argentina thrash Algeria 3-0
- 5:41 AMYahoo Sports — 'The world lies at his feet:' Press reacts to Messi's historic day
- 4:41 AMYahoo Sports — The Messi show: Football great equals record for most World Cup goals
- 3:55 AMESPN — Messi ties Klose record with 16th World Cup goal
- 2:56 AMYahoo Sports — Messi equals Klose's record for player with most World Cup goals
"Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win against Algeria to equal Miroslav Klose's record of most World Cup goals, reaching a tally of 16. At the age of 38, Messi had already made history as he became the first player to make six World Cup appearances.
"Argentina's Lionel Messi has scored a hat-trick against Algeria to equal Miroslav Klose's record of most World Cup goals, reaching a tally of 16. At the age of 38, Messi had already made history as he became the first player to make six World Cup appearances.
"Football superstar Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win against Algeria to equal the all-time record for most World Cup goals. Messi has now scored 16 goals at the tournament and is tied with former Germany striker Miroslav Klose.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 6:05 AMLionel Messi equals Klose record of 16 World Cup goals with hat-trick as Argentina thrash Algeria 3-0
Lionel Messi is not done on the big stage yet. In a record-breaking sixth World Cup, the 38-year-old inspired Argentina to a 3-0 win over Algeria in their opener.This was a Messi masterclass.Argentina...
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 5:41 AM'The world lies at his feet:' Press reacts to Messi's historic day
Football superstar Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win against Algeria to equal the all-time record for most World Cup goals. Messi has now scored 16 goals at the tournament and is tied with former Germany striker Miroslav Klose.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 4:41 AMThe Messi show: Football great equals record for most World Cup goals
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win against Algeria to equal Miroslav Klose's record of most World Cup goals, reaching a tally of 16. At the age of 38, Messi had already made history as he became the first player to make six World Cup appearances.
- ESPNJun 17, 2026, 3:55 AMMessi ties Klose record with 16th World Cup goal
Lionel Messi made history Tuesday night by tying the record for most World Cup goals at 16 with Miroslav Kolse after scoring a hat trick and staking Argentina to a 3-0 lead over Algeria before coming off late in the second half.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 2:56 AMMessi equals Klose's record for player with most World Cup goals
Argentina's Lionel Messi has scored a hat-trick against Algeria to equal Miroslav Klose's record of most World Cup goals, reaching a tally of 16. At the age of 38, Messi had already made history as he became the first player to make six World Cup appearances.
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