Lionel Messi equals World Cup scoring record with hat-trick against Algeria
Lionel Messi equalled Miroslav Klose’s record of 16 World Cup goals with a hat-trick as Argentina began their title defence with a 3-0 win over Algeria in Kansas City.
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Lionel Messi equalled Miroslav Klose’s record of 16 World Cup goals with a hat-trick as Argentina began their title defence with a 3-0 win over Algeria in Kansas City.
Lionel Messi used the front of his white-and-blue, sweat-soaked jersey to wipe the tears from his eyes, a flood of emotions cracking his usually calm, confident demeanour after he gave Argentina an early lead in its World Cup opener against Algeria.
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 16 : With a dazzling hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 World Cup win over Algeria on Tuesday, the 38-year-old Lionel Messi vindicated coach Lionel Scaloni's assertion on the eve of the match that he remains fundamental to the reigning champions.
Laga Piala Dunia 2026 antara Argentina vs Aljazair digelar di Stadion Kansas City, Rabu (17/6) pagi WIB. Si juara bertahan mendominasi permainan untuk menang dengan skor akhir 3-0.
KANSAS CITY, United States: Lionel Messi scored a dazzling hat-trick for Argentina on Tuesday (Jun 16) to equal Miroslav Klose's all-time record of 16 goals at World Cups as the defending champions swept Algeria aside 3-0.
Laga Piala Dunia 2026 antara Argentina vs Aljazair digelar di Stadion Kansas City, Rabu (17/6) pagi WIB. Si juara bertahan mendominasi permainan untuk menang dengan skor akhir 3-0.
Argentina vs Aljazair memainkan pertandingan Grup J. Bertempat di Stadion Kansas City pada Rabu (17/6) pagi WIB, gol Messi itu diciptakan saat laga belum genap berlangsung 20 menit.
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 16 : Lautaro Martinez will start as Argentina's striker in their World Cup opener against Algeria on Tuesday, with Julian Alvarez on the bench despite coach Lionel Scaloni saying the Atletico Madrid player was available after recovering from an ankle injury.