World Cup goals record 'just a number', Messi says after hat-trick against Algeria
Author: Akinbayo WahabPublished on: June 17, 2026Country: United States
Sports

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick on Tuesday in Kansas City, leading Argentina to a 3-0 win over Algeria. The hat-trick tied him with Miroslav Klose as the all-time leading World Cup scorer with 16 goals. Messi called the record 'just a statistic' while savoring a 'beautiful moment.' Argentina, the defending champion, aims to win back-to-back World Cup titles.
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