Lionel Messi’s first World Cup hat trick draw rave reviews from USMNT
Lionel Messi scored three goals in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria in Kansas City. The 38-year-old now shares the record for most men's World Cup goals with Miroslav Klose. This performance occurred during his 200th cap for Argentina.
What changed
New reports confirm the match took place on Tuesday night and that Messi reached the record of 16 goals in 76 minutes.
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Messi Ties All-Time World Cup Scoring Record with First Hat Trick
confidence 90%Lionel Messi scored three goals in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria in Kansas City. The 38-year-old now shares the record for most men's World Cup goals with Miroslav Klose. This performance occurred during his 200th cap for Argentina.
What's confirmed:
- Lionel Messi scored a hat trick in Argentina's 3-0 win against Algeria in Kansas City.
- Messi now shares the record for most men's World Cup goals with Miroslav Klose.
- The performance marked Messi's 200th senior international cap for Argentina.
- The 2026 men's World Cup is being held across Canada, Mexico, and the USA.
- Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record is 16 goals.
Still unconfirmed:
- USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino has praised Lionel Messi's performance.
- Lamine Yamal described Messi as the greatest following the match.
- Argentina is being called special following the record-setting goal.
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Messi Ties World Cup Scoring Record With First Hat Trick
confidence 100%Lionel Messi scored three goals in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria in Kansas City. The 38-year-old now shares the record for most men's World Cup goals with Miroslav Klose. This performance marked the first hat trick of the current tournament.
What's confirmed:
- Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup hat trick during a 3-0 victory against Algeria.
- Messi is 38 years old.
- Messi tied Miroslav Klose for the most men's World Cup goals with 16.
- The match took place in Kansas City.
- This was the 55th hat trick in World Cup history.
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Messi Ties World Cup Scoring Record With First Hat Trick
confidence 90%Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup hat trick in Argentina's 3-0 opening match victory over Algeria. The performance tied the men's World Cup goals record previously held by Miroslav Klose. The feat drew positive reactions from the USMNT.
What's confirmed:
- Lionel Messi scored a hat trick in Argentina's opening match against Algeria.
- Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in the opening game.
- Messi tied the men's World Cup goals record with his hat trick.
- The match took place during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Still unconfirmed:
- Messi broke seven records in his first game.
- Argentina has an 11% chance to repeat as champions.
- Messi deserved a red card before scoring his hat trick.
- Messi received preferential treatment from referees.