Messi's INSANE Hat Trick Sinks Algeria | Argentina vs Algeria | Full Match Highlights

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Lionel Messi equalled Miroslav Klose's World Cup scoring record of 16 goals with his first-ever World Cup hat trick as defending champions Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 in their Group J opener at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on June 16, 2026. Messi opened the scoring with a long-range strike in the 17th minute, tapped in the rebound from an Alexis Mac Allister shot in the 60th minute to draw level with Ronaldo on 15 World Cup goals, and completed his treble in the 76th minute to join Klose at 16. Argentina outshot Algeria 10 to 7, with six shots on target to Algeria's one, even though Algeria won the possession battle.