Messi hat-trick equals World Cup goals record

Messi explains his emotional tears after hat-trick that tied World Cup goals record.

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Wednesday, 17 June 2026 at 06:46 UTC

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Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 World Cup opener against Algeria, moving him level with Miroslav Klose's all-time record of 16 World Cup goals. The 38-year-old captain led the defending champions to victory. After the match, Messi revealed he cried because of the overwhelming emotion of equaling the record in front of his family and the Argentine fans. He dedicated the achievement to his teammates and the nation.

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Messi revealed the reason behind his tears after the match: overwhelming emotion from equaling the record in front of family and fans.

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