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.

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.

Lionel Messi became the first player to feature in six World Cups and marked the occasion with a hat-trick to tie the all-time World Cup goals record.

Argentina's Lionel Messi completed his first World Cup hat-trick at the 76th minute to tie with Germany's Miroslav Klose as the tournament's joint-top scorer with a record 16 goals.

Argentina's Lionel Messi completed his first World Cup hat-trick at the 76th minute to tie with Germany's Miroslav Klose as the tournament's joint-top scorer with a record 16 goals.

Lionel Messi scored a dazzling hat-trick for Argentina on Tuesday to equal Miroslav Klose's all-time record of 16 goals at World Cups as the defending champions swept Algeria aside 3-0. On a night for the ages in Kansas City, the records kept tumbling for Argentina's miracle man, considered by many…

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 16 : Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic said mistakes from his team had made it easier for Lionel Messi to score the hat-trick that saw him match the World Cup scoring record in Argentina's 3-0 victory in Kansas City on Tuesday.Messi picked the North Africans apart in a winning start

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 16 : With a dazzling hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 World Cup win over Algeria on Tuesday, the 38-year-old Lionel Messi vindicated coach Lionel Scaloni's assertion on the eve of the match that he remains fundamental to the reigning champions. Exactly 20 years after netting his first

Lionel Messi matches Miroslav Klose's World Cup goalscoring record with a hat-trick in Argentina's opening match against Algeria.

Lionel Messi became the second player to score in five World Cups, giving defending champion Argentina an early 1-0 lead over Algeria on Tuesday night.

Lionel Messi scored a historic hat trick as Argentina opened their FIFA World Cup title defence with a commanding 3-0 victory over Algeria in Kansas City on Tuesday, drawing level with Miroslav Klose as the tournament's all-time leading goalscorer.

Lionel Messi added another feat to his remarkable career by becoming the first player to appear in six FIFA World Cups and marking the occasion with a hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 victory over...

Lionel Messi celebrates a historic hat-trick, tying the World Cup goals record in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria.

Lionel Messi registered his first World Cup hat trick and moved into a tie for first on the tournament's career scoring list in a brilliant performance against Algeria on Tuesday night.

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 16 : Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he is no longer surprised by the "inexplicable" feats of Lionel Messi after he scored all three goals in their 3-0 win over Algeria at the World Cup on Tuesday.Messi's hat-trick at Kansas City Stadium saw him equal the all-time men's World C

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The France forward's double against Senegal took his World Cup tally to 14 goals, going past Lionel Messi and Just Fontaine on the all-time scoring chart.

Lionel Messi will walk out for his 200th match in the Argentina shirt when the defending champions begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Algeria. With Argentina rallying around their captain and Algeria arriving as dangerous underdogs, the world champions begin their title defence in Kansas City.

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Thierry Henry was the latest soccer legend to heap praise onto Lionel Messi following his hat trick heroics vs. Algeria.

Argentina began the defence of their FIFA World Cup title in emphatic fashion on Wednesday morning, defeating Algeria 3-0 in their Group J opener at Arrowhead Stadium thanks to a masterclass from captain Lionel Messi.The Argentine superstar produced a stunning hat-trick to guide his side to...

Argentina's captain, Lionel Messi, has shattered Ronaldo Nazario and Miroslav Klose World Cup goal records just with his first match of the 2026 FIFA