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Messi Achieves First World Cup Hattrick, Equals Klose's Record

Lionel Messi has reportedly scored his first-ever hat-trick in a World Cup match. This achievement not only marks a personal best for the Argentine forward but also places him on par with a record previously held by Klose within the tournament.

By Fainaron·Jun 17, 2026 (2 minutes ago)·1 views
Messi Achieves First World Cup Hattrick, Equals Klose's Record

Lionel Messi has reportedly achieved a significant milestone in his World Cup career by scoring his first-ever hat-trick in the tournament. This performance marks a notable personal best for the Argentine forward during World Cup play.

In addition to securing his first World Cup hat-trick, Messi's recent accomplishment also sees him equalize a record previously established by Klose.

According to Prothom Alo English, these accomplishments highlight Messi's ongoing impact in major international football tournaments.

Source attribution: This article was AI-curated and rewritten by Fainaron from a piece originally published by Prothom Alo English. Read the original at Prothom Alo English →

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