FIFA World Cup 2026: Here are all records that Lionel Messi achieved with his iconic hat-trick
Updated On: 17 June, 2026 11:17 AM IST | Sujay Shivalkar
In the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Algeria, Argentina's Lionel Messi achieved several feats. Here's all you need to know (Pics: X)
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In the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Algeria, Argentina secured a dominating victory by 3-0, thanks to superstar Lionel Messi's hat-trick of goals
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The clash marked Messi's 200th international appearance for Argentina
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It was also his 27th FIFA World Cup appearance, which is more than any other player in the tournament's history
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The 38-year-old footballer also became the first player to feature in six consecutive FIFA World Cups
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Riding on his first-ever FIFA World Cup hat-trick, Messi became the tournament's joint-highest goalscorer. Currently, he is sharing the top spot with Germany's Miroslav Klose, who has 16 goals to his name
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