Lionel Messi ties the World Cup goals record with an incredible hat trick as Argentina tops Algeria
Summary
Lionel Messi scored a hat trick to tie the World Cup career goals record as Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in their opening match.
Key Points
- Lionel Messi scored a hat trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria in their World Cup opener.
- Messi tied Germany's Miroslav Klose for the World Cup all-time career scoring record with 16 goals.
- This was Messi's first World Cup hat trick and his 61st career hat trick overall.
- The match marked Messi's 200th international appearance, further cementing his legacy in soccer.
