Lionel Messi Equals Klose Record with Hat Trick vs Algeria
Argentina secured a convincing victory in their 2026 World Cup group stage debut. Messi led the charge with three goals, reaching a total of 16 career World Cup strikes.
The opening goal came early in the match following a precise assist from Rodrigo De Paul. This milestone occurred exactly two decades after his international debut.
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