World Cup 2026: Messi sets three records after scoring hat-trick for Argentina against Algeria

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick against Algeria (3-0) in the 2026 World Cup, setting three records. He became the only player to score against eleven different national teams, surpassing Ronaldo Nazário and Jürgen Klinsmann. At 38 years and 357 days, he is the oldest player to score multiple goals or a hat-trick in a World Cup match, overtaking Roger Milla. He also made his 200th appearance for Argentina, a record.