Lionel Messi scored a hat trick in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria, but he did not break Miroslav Klose’s men’s World Cup goals record. Messi is now tied with Klose at 16 goals.

By Laura Collins·Jun 17, 2026

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Messi World Cup Goals Record: Hat Trick Ties Klose as Argentina Beats Algeria

Lionel Messi scored a hat trick in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria, but he did not break Miroslav Klose’s men’s World Cup goals record. Messi is now tied with Klose at 16 goals.

By Laura Collins·Jun 17, 2026