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Lionel Messi makes history with first World Cup hat trick

Lionel Messi scores his first hat trick at a World Cup in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria, tying Miroslav Klose as the tournament's all-time leading goal scorer.

Jun 17, 2026 · ESPN

Group J at the 2026 World Cup: Teams, records, stats to know

Group J at the 2026 World Cup features Argentina, Algeria, Austria and Jordan. Find out more about their history at the World Cup.

Jun 17, 2026 · ESPN

World Cup Daily Live: Reaction to Messi's hat-trick night, ties all-time goal record

World Cup group stage days rarely get better than this. Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland are all in action. Follow live updates with ESPN.

Jun 17, 2026 · ESPN

Who are the oldest and youngest men to score at the World Cup?

Pelé is the youngest player to score in World Cup history. Check out which other players made the list of oldest and youngest goal scorers.

Jun 17, 2026 · ESPN

Argentina at the men's World Cup: All-time results and stats

Take a look at the Argentina men's national team's performance throughout the tournament's history.

Jun 17, 2026 · ESPN

Lionel Messi at the World Cup: History, results, stats

Here's how Lionel Messi has performed for Argentina at the World Cup throughout his career.

Jun 17, 2026 · ESPN

Argentina fans in Buenos Aires react to Messi's hat trick goal vs. Algeria

Argentina fans celebrate Messi's hat trick goal vs. Algeria

Jun 17, 2026 · ESPN

Who scored the most goals in men's World Cup history?

Germany's Miroslav Klose scored the most goals in men's World Cup history. Check out which other soccer stars made the list.

Jun 17, 2026 · ESPN

Which players have scored a hat trick in the World Cup?

Lionel Messi was the most recent player to score a hat trick in the World Cup. See who else joins him on the list in history.

Jun 17, 2026 · ESPN

Messi nets hat trick to tie Klose record with 16th World Cup goal

Lionel Messi made history Tuesday night by tying the record for most men's World Cup goals at 16 with Miroslav Klose after scoring a hat trick and staking Argentina to a 3-0 lead over Algeria before coming off late in the second half.

Jun 17, 2026 · ESPN