MESSI SCORES HAT TRICK IN ARGENTINA'S 3-0 WIN

The 2022 World Cup champions, Argentina, got off to a winning start in the 2026 FIFA World Cup thanks to a stunning hat-trick from superstar Lionel Messi. In the match played at Kansas City Stadium in the United States, Messi scored all three goals to lead Argentina to a victory over Algeria.

Messi found the net in the 17th, 60th, and 76th minutes, becoming the first player to score a hat-trick at the 2026 World Cup. With this remarkable achievement, he also etched his name into the all-time World Cup record books, adding another historic milestone to his legendary career.

The player with the most goals in World Cup history

Messi has etched his name among the highest goal scorers in World Cup history. Surpassing Brazilian legend Ronaldo, Messi has now drawn level with former German striker Miroslav Klose, equaling his record and further cementing his place among football's greatest players.

Messi has now reached a total of 16 World Cup goals in his career. With this milestone, he has equaled the record of former German striker Miroslav Klose with 16 goals and surpassed Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazário, who scored 15 World Cup goals.