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Lionel Messi ties men’s World Cup goals record with a hat trick as Argentina tops Algeria

Lionel Messi has surpassed Miroslav Klose and Marta to become the top goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history for both men and women. He achieved this milestone by scoring two goals during Argentina's second group-stage match against Austria. Messi also celebrated his 39th birthday on Wednesday.

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Messi has now broken the career scoring record rather than just tying it.

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  1. Lionel Messi Becomes All-Time World Cup Top Goalscorer

    Lionel Messi has surpassed Miroslav Klose and Marta to become the top goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history for both men and women. He achieved this milestone by scoring two goals during Argentina's second group-stage match against Austria. Messi also celebrated his 39th birthday on Wednesday.

    What's confirmed:

    • Lionel Messi is the top goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history among men and women.
    • Messi scored his 17th and 18th career World Cup goals on Monday.
    • Messi broke the scoring records previously held by Miroslav Klose and Marta.
    • Messi turned 39 on Wednesday.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
    • Messi scored his first World Cup hat trick on Tuesday.
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  2. Messi Equals World Cup Scoring Record in Win Over Algeria

    Lionel Messi scored a hat trick to lead Argentina to a 3-0 victory against Algeria. The 38-year-old now shares the record for the most goals in men's FIFA World Cup history with Miroslav Klose. The match took place at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

    What's confirmed:

    • Lionel Messi scored three goals in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria.
    • Messi tied Miroslav Klose's record for the most goals scored in men's FIFA World Cup history.
    • The match was held at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Messi scored his 17th and 18th World Cup goals on Monday.
    • Messi broke the World Cup goals record in a match against Austria.
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  3. Lionel Messi Ties World Cup Scoring Record With Hat Trick Against Algeria

    Lionel Messi scored three goals in a 3-0 victory over Algeria in Kansas City. The performance brought his career World Cup total to 16 goals. This ties the record previously held by Germany's Miroslav Klose.

    What's confirmed:

    • Lionel Messi scored a hat trick in a 3-0 win against Algeria.
    • Messi is tied with Miroslav Klose for the World Cup career scoring record at 16 goals.
    • The match took place in Kansas City.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Messi is 38 years old.
    • This was Messi's first-ever World Cup hat trick.
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  4. Messi Ties World Cup Scoring Record with Hat Trick Against Algeria

    Lionel Messi scored a hat trick to lead Argentina to a victory over Algeria. The performance equaled the World Cup scoring record held by Klose. Messi also became only the second player to score in five different World Cups.

    What's confirmed:

    • Lionel Messi scored a hat trick in Argentina's match against Algeria.
    • Messi equaled the World Cup scoring record held by Klose.
    • Argentina defeated Algeria in the World Cup.
    • Messi is the second player to score in five World Cups.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Messi is playing in a record sixth World Cup.
    • Messi's tears after an Argentina goal were unrelated to football.
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