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Lionel Messi Scores Hat-Trick, Becomes Joint All-Time World Cup Top Scorer

Lionel Messi led Argentina, the reigning holders, to a 3-0 victory against Algeria in a match related to the 2026 World Cup. Messi scored all three goals, securing a hat-trick for his team. This performance also elevated him to the position of the competition's all-time joint leading goalscorer.

By Fainaron·Jun 17, 2026 (an hour ago)·1 views
Lionel Messi Scores Hat-Trick, Becomes Joint All-Time World Cup Top Scorer

Lionel Messi spearheaded Argentina's 3-0 triumph over Algeria in a recent football match. Argentina, who are the current World Cup holders, participated in the fixture linked to the 2026 World Cup tournament.

Messi was instrumental in the victory, scoring all three goals for his team, completing a hat-trick against Algeria.

This notable performance also resulted in Messi achieving the status of the competition's all-time joint leading goalscorer.

(Source: Mirror Football)

#lionel messi#argentina#world cup#hat-trick#algeria#football#goalscorer
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