Messi makes history: hat-trick and ties Miroslav Klose as top scorer in the World Cup in Argentina's victory
Argentina made its debut against Algeria with an unforgettable Messi
The star of the Argentine National Team, Lionel Messi, scored three goals this Tuesday in the Albiceleste 3-0 victory against the Algeria team, in the debut of the 2026 World Cup in Group J, with which he reached 16 goals in the competition to equal the German Miroslav Klose as the all-time leading scorer.
The Inter Miami forward opened the account with a work of art outside the area at 17 minutes into the first half, to later complement it with shouts at 60' and 76', surrendering the stadium to his feet.
After completing the triplet, Nico Paz was replaced in the 80th minute, in a gesture by coach Lionel Scaloni so that the '10' could receive the applause in Kansas.
Messi started the day with 13 goals and seeing how a double from Kylian Mbappé partially surpassed him on the scoring table.