Magical Messi equals World Cup goals record as Argentina win
Author: Akinbayo WahabPublished on: June 17, 2026Country: Argentina
Sports

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in his sixth World Cup, tying Miroslav Klose as the tournament's all-time top scorer with 16 goals. Defending champions Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in Kansas City. Messi also earned his 200th cap and became the first man to play in six World Cups. He downplayed the record, calling it just a statistic.
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