Yahoo Sports reports: Football superstar Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win against Algeria to equal the all-time record for most World Cup goals. Messi has now scored 16 goals at the tournament and is tied with former Germany striker Miroslav Klose.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 17, 2026 5:41 AM
'The world lies at his feet:' Press reacts to Messi's historic day
Football superstar Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win against Algeria to equal the all-time record for most World Cup goals. Messi has now scored 16 goals at the tournament and is tied with former Germany striker Miroslav Klose.
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