Messi equals World Cup goal record with hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria

Lionel Messi scored three goals in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria in Kansas City, reaching 16 career World Cup goals and tying Miroslav Klose's all-time scoring record. The 38-year-old forward matched the mark set by the former Germany striker. The match marked Messi's sixth World Cup appearance, making him the first player in tournament history to appear in six editions. It was also his 200th cap for Argentina. Messi opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a long-range finish past Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane, the son of former France captain Zinedine Zidane. He completed his first World Cup hat-trick with a goal in the 76th minute, sealing the win against the defending champions.