The GOAT! Lionel Messi scores first hat-trick at the 2026 World Cup and catches up with Miroslav Klose on all-time scorers list
An incredible match from Messi.
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Kenley Ward
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Argentina demolishes Algeria.
Details: The match between Argentina and Algeria at the current World Cup has already gone down in history thanks to the legendary 38-year-old Argentine genius Lionel Messi.
Leo netted a hat-trick at age 38—his first of this World Cup—matching the legendary German striker Miroslav Klose for most goals scored in World Cup history; both now have 16 goals.
At this moment, Lionel Messi leads the top scorers of the 2026 World Cup, overtaking Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland.
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