Lionel Messi's first World Cup hat-trick propelled Argentina to a commanding 3-0 victory over Algeria, tying him with Miroslav Klose in the tournament's all-time scoring charts.
Messi scored a hat-trick against Algeria (Image Source: X/@FIFAWorldCup)
Jun 17, 2026
05:37 pm
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