Lionel Messi completes hat-trick against Bolivia to set a record
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
On the night of October 15 to 16, Argentina thrashed Bolivia 6-0 in the 10th round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, in a match that turned into a showcase of Lionel Messi's brilliance.
Details: Messi was directly involved in five of Argentina’s goals, scoring a hat-trick and providing two assists. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner's performance further solidified his legacy.
With this feat, Messi set a new record for the most hat-tricks in international football, achieving his 10th hat-trick for Argentina.
Messi's first hat-trick for La Albiceleste came in 2012 in a friendly match against Switzerland.
Overall, Messi now has 112 goals for the Argentina national team.
Reminder: Recently, Messi's club, Inter Miami, won the MLS regular season title. This victory ensures David Beckham's team will participate in the FIFA Club World Cup.
