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Lionel Messi Equals Klose's World Cup Scoring Record

Updated 2026-06-17 03:40 UTC 1 source Positive

Argentine football star Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in the World Cup, reaching 16 goals and tying Miroslav Klose’s record. His performance was praised as 'magnificent' by fans and analysts.

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'Magnificent' - Messi scores hat-trick to equal Klose scoring record

Lionel Messi scores a hat-trick to reach 16 World Cup goals, equalling Miroslav Klose's record.

2026-06-17 03:15 UTC