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Messi Scores First World Cup Hat-Trick, Matches Klose's All-Time Goals Record
Times of India·Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Lionel Messi scored his first-ever World Cup hat-trick as Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 in a Group J match. The feat drew him level with Miroslav Klose as the tournament's all-time top scorer with 16 goals. It was also Messi's 200th appearance for Argentina.
Why It Matters
For football fans everywhere, this is a historic moment — one of the greatest players ever hitting a milestone that's stood for years.
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