Lionel Messi achieved a career milestone, scoring his first World Cup hat-trick to lead Argentina to a 3-0 win over Algeria. This remarkable feat drew him level with Miroslav Klose atop the tournament’s all-time scoring charts with 16 goals. The performance also marked his 200th appearance for Argentina and extended his scoring streak to five consecutive World Cup matches.
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Messi scripts history with first World Cup hat-trick, equals Klose’s goals record
