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Messi Scores Hat-Trick to Equal Klose's All-Time World Cup Goals Record
Times of India·Thursday, 18 June 2026
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, equalling Miroslav Klose's record of 16 World Cup goals. The feat came just days before Messi turns 39. It also came in contrast to Kylian Mbappe's dominant performance and Erling Haaland's impactful debut at the same tournament.
Why It Matters
Messi is one of the most-watched athletes on the planet, and this milestone is a historic moment in football that fans across India and the world are talking about.
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