Lionel Messi rewrites history books at record sixth World Cup
Author: Anushe EngineerPublished on: June 17, 2026Country: Argentina
Sports

Lionel Messi became the first player to appear in six FIFA World Cups, scoring his maiden tournament hat-trick in a 3-0 win against Algeria. The 38-year-old also celebrated his 200th international appearance. His first goal at 17 minutes matched Kylian Mbappe's 14 World Cup goals, before surpassing him with his 15th goal.
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