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Lionel Messi in action in Missouri (Photo: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters)

"Numbers don't mean anything", says Messi after record-breaking World Cup hat-trick against Algeria

Jun 17, 2026

Lionel Messi said "numbers don't mean anything" after surpassing France's Kylian Mbappe and equalling Brazil's Ronaldo on the all-time FIFA World Cup goal-scoring list. Notably, Messi opened his World Cup 2026 campaign with a magnificent Player of the Match-winning hat-trick, leading Argentina to a 3-0 win over Algeria on Tuesday (local time).

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Lionel Messi in action in Missouri (Photo: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters)

Lionel Messi ties Miroslav Klose for most goals in World Cup history with hat-trick against Algeria

Jun 17, 2026

Lionel Messi opened his FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a brilliant hat-trick, leading Argentina to a 3-0 win over Algeria on Tuesday. With the hat-trick, He registered his name in the record books for multiple accolades, the most notable being for joint-most goals in World Cup history.
Lionel Messi in action in Missouri (Photo: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters)

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