Lionel Messi scored a historic hat-trick as Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 in their World Cup opener, tying Miroslav Klose’s all-time men’s World Cup scoring record with 16 goals.
Lionel Messi delivered another unforgettable World Cup moment as Argentina opened their campaign with a commanding 3-0 win over Algeria. The Argentine captain scored all three goals, producing a stunning hat-trick that immediately placed the defending champions among the early tournament favorites.
Messi’s performance was historic on multiple levels. At 38, he became the oldest player to score a hat-trick at a men’s World Cup. His three goals also lifted him to 16 career World Cup goals, drawing him level with Germany legend Miroslav Klose as the all-time leading scorer in men’s World Cup history.
Argentina controlled the match from start to finish, with Messi repeatedly finding space between Algeria’s defensive lines. His finishing, movement, and composure gave Algeria little chance to recover, as the South American champions turned their opening fixture into a statement victory.
The result gives Argentina a perfect start and adds another remarkable chapter to Messi’s legendary international career. With the scoring record now tied, all eyes will be on whether Messi can move ahead of Klose and claim the record outright in Argentina’s next matches.
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