Messi hat-trick equals World Cup goalscoring record as Argentina beat Algeria

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Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST KANSAS CITY, United States: Lionel Messi scored a dazzling hat-trick for Argentina on Tuesday (Jun 16) 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 to be the greatest footballer of all time.When the match kicked off at the home of the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs, Messi became the first player to feature in six World Cup tournaments in his 200th international match.

And the 38-year-old lit up the occasion with three goals in a clinical display by the reigning world champions. CNA Games Guess Word Crack the word, one row at a time Buzzword Create words using the given letters Mini Sudoku Tiny puzzle, mighty brain teaser Mini Crossword Small grid, big challenge Word Search Spot as many words as you can Show More Show Less Messi produced a majestic finish from distance in the 17th minute, sparking a frenzy among his adoring fans, who had turned the match into a virtual home game.Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane, the son of France great Zinedine Zidane, got his hands to the ball, but could not keep it out.

Messi netted again in the second half from close range, gobbling up a rebound to take him just one goal behind the all-time record held by Germany's Klose.And he completed his first hat-trick at a World Cup with an unstoppable finish in the 76th minute.The diminutive genius was substituted shortly afterwards, forcing Argentine fans to wait to see their hero have a shot at the outright record.

Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) shoots and scores their third goal against Algeria's Riyad Mahrez (7) and Nabil Bentaleb (19) during the World Cup Group J match between Argentina and Algeria in Kansas City, Missouri, US, on Jun 16, 2026. (Photo: AP/Reed Hoffmann) Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) shoots against Algeria's Rayan Ait-Nouri (15) during the World Cup Group J match between Argentina and Algeria in Kansas City, Missouri, US, on Jun 16, 2026. (Photo: AP/Reed Hoffmann) MESSI MAGICThe Group J match in th