Messi hat-trick equals World Cup goalscoring record as Argentina beat Algeria
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina in a World Cup match against Algeria, equaling the all-time tournament goalscoring record of 16 goals. The 38-year-old also became the first player to feature in six World Cup tournaments.
Why it matters
This marks a historic milestone for one of the most celebrated athletes in the history of professional football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi completed his first World Cup hat-trick at the 76th minute to tie with Germany's Miroslav Klose as the tournament's joint-top scorer with a record 16 goals.
The article provides straightforward sports reporting on match statistics and player achievements.
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