Messi ties World Cup scoring record during match against Algeria
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 6:13 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Lionel Messi scored a hat trick as Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 on June 16, 2026, tying Miroslav Klose for the most goals scored in World Cup history with 16. Messi expressed that while he feels honored to reach this milestone, he does not focus on record books. Teammate Rodrigo De Paul remarked that Messi is often unaware of his approaching milestones. Argentina's next match is against Austria on June 22.
- •Messi scored a hat trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria.
- •He is now tied with Miroslav Klose with 16 World Cup goals.
- •Messi stated he does not focus on historical records.
- •Argentina's next World Cup match is against Austria on June 22.
- 6:13 PMYahoo Sports — Messi is climbing the World Cup scoring charts. He doesn't care.
"While Leo Messi said he was humbled to be tied with Miroslav Klose atop the all-time World Cup scorer list, he noted he doesn't pay attention to the record book.
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