Messi hat-trick equals goalscoring record as Argentina beat Algeria
Summary
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to equal the all-time World Cup scoring record with 16 goals as Argentina secured a 3-0 win over Algeria in their Group J opener.
Key Points
- Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick against Algeria to equal the all-time World Cup scoring record with 16 goals.
- Messi became the oldest player to score a World Cup hat-trick and the first player to compete in six World Cups.
- Argentina won 3-0 over Algeria in their Group J opener, strengthening their title defense hopes.
- Argentina will next play Austria, while Algeria faces Jordan in their upcoming matches.
