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World Cup: Messi's Hat-Trick Leads Argentina
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick, equaling Gerd Müller’s World Cup record of 10 goals. Argentina won their opening match against Algeria with a 3-1 victory.
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ESPN
On a day that Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland excelled, Lionel Messi offered a timely reminder of his greatness.
2026-06-17 05:16 UTC
BBC Sport
Lionel Messi becomes the World Cup's joint-top all-time leading scorer with a hat-trick, as reigning champions Argentina begin their defence with a 3-1 win over Algeria.
2026-06-17 04:09 UTC