Messi equals World Cup scoring record with hat-trick

17 Jun 2026 10:46AM

(Updated: 17 Jun 2026 10:51AM)

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KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 16 : Lionel Messi equalled the men's World Cup all-time scoring record with a hat-trick in Argentina's opener against Algeria on Tuesday, matching former Germany striker Miroslav Klose's tally of 16 goals.

Source: Reuters

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