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Messi equals World Cup scoring record with hat-trick

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring their second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Algeria at Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, US, on June 16, 2026. — IMAGN IMAGES via REUTERS.
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring their second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Algeria at Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, US, on June 16, 2026. — IMAGN IMAGES via REUTERS.

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Lionel ‌Messi equalled ​the ​men's World Cup ⁠all-time ​scoring record ​with a hat-trick ​in ​Argentina's opener against ‌Algeria ⁠on Tuesday, matching former ​Germany ​striker ⁠Miroslav ​Klose's tally ​of ⁠16 goals.

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