MOSCOW, June 17 - Lionel Messi, Argentina's striker and captain
MOSCOW, June 17 - Lionel Messi, Argentina's striker and captain, scored three goals in the World Cup group stage match against Algeria, tying German player Miroslav Klose for first place on the all-time international goal-scoring list.
Consensus
- Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria
- Messi became the top scorer in World Cup history with 16 goals
- The match took place in Kansas City, USA
- Messi became the first player to participate in six World Cups
- The match was part of the 2026 World Cup group stage
Points of divergence
- Messi is 38 years old and plays for Inter Miami in MLS — vesti
- Messi is the first player to participate in six World Cups — m24
Coverage (1 sources)
- Messi becomes top scorer at World Cup — Москва 24