Lionel Messi salutes ‘beautiful moment’ after tying World Cup goals record
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria, tying the all-time World Cup goalscoring record. The 38-year-old captain expressed pride in his team's performance and the support of the fans.
Why it matters
Messi's achievement marks a historic milestone in football, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest players in the history of the World Cup.
Lionel Messi saluted a “beautiful moment” after becoming the World Cup’s joint all-time leading goalscorer in his record-breaking sixth finals appearance on Tuesday (June 16, 2026).
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