Messi equals World Cup scoring record with hat-trick

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Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group J - Argentina v Algeria - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. - June 16, 2026 Argentina's Lionel Messi scores their third goal to complete a hat-trick IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Jay Biggerstaff
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group J - Argentina v Algeria - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. - June 16, 2026 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their third goal to complete a hat-trick IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Jay Biggerstaff
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group J - Argentina v Algeria - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. - June 16, 2026 Argentina's Lionel Messi scores their third goal past Algeria's Luca Zidane to complete his hat-trick REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

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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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