WC 2026 ⚽ · 17 June 2026

Messi Hat-Trick Equals World Cup Scoring Record

This stunning performance puts the Argentina captain level with a World Cup legend, Miroslav Klose. He scored three clinically-taken goals for Argentina against Algeria on Tuesday in Kansas City, securing a 3-0 victory. An Algerian midfielder, Ibrahim Maza, described his incredible display simply as "Messi things".

By BriefTea Editorial · 17 June 2026 at 9:54

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