Kansas City, June 17, 2026 (AFP) - Messi equals World Cup goalscoring record in Argentina romp

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2026-06-17

Lionel Messi scored a dazzling hat-trick for Argentina on Tuesday to equal Miroslav Klose's all-time record of 16 goals at World Cups as the defending champions swept Algeria aside 3-0. On a night for the ages in Kansas City, the records kept tumbling for Argentina's miracle man, considered by many to be the greatest footballer of all time. When the match kicked off at the home of the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs, Messi became the first player to fea......

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