Yahoo Sports reports: Argentina's Lionel Messi has scored a hat-trick against Algeria to equal Miroslav Klose's record of most World Cup goals, reaching a tally of 16. At the age of 38, Messi had already made history as he became the first player to make six World Cup appearances.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 17, 2026 2:56 AM
Messi equals Klose's record for player with most World Cup goals
Argentina's Lionel Messi has scored a hat-trick against Algeria to equal Miroslav Klose's record of most World Cup goals, reaching a tally of 16. At the age of 38, Messi had already made history as he became the first player to make six World Cup appearances.
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