{"id":2003821,"date":"2026-06-17T07:28:45","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T04:28:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2003821"},"modified":"2026-06-17T07:28:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T04:28:45","slug":"lionel-messi-ties-miroslav-kloses-all-time-record-of-16-world-cup-goals-with-hat-trick-versus-algeria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2003821","title":{"rendered":"Lionel Messi Ties Miroslav Klose&#8217;s All-Time Record of 16 World Cup Goals With Hat Trick Versus Algeria"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F06%2F17%2Flionel-messi-ties-world-cup-record-with-algeria-hat-trick-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-post-body col\">\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category 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role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Argentina captain Lionel Messi tied Miroslav Klose\u2019s record of 16 career World Cup goals during a 3-0 win against Algeria<\/li>\n<li>The match marked Messi\u2019s 200th international cap and his first ever hat trick in a World Cup tournament<\/li>\n<li>The performance came exactly 20 years after Messi\u2019s World Cup debut and made him Argentina\u2019s oldest-ever scorer in the competition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lionel Messi delivered a historic performance at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City by scoring all three goals in Argentina\u2019s opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The hat trick registered as the first of the tournament and of the Argentine star\u2019s World Cup career. This achievement elevated his total career tournament goals to 16 and drew him level with former Germany striker Miroslav Klose for the all-time lead.<\/p>\n<p>The 38-year-old superstar reached the milestone on a night where he also earned his 200th cap for the national team. His scoring display arrived precisely 20 years after he became Argentina\u2019s youngest-ever goalscorer in a World Cup. The legendary forward now secures the title as their oldest-ever scorer at the tournament. These goals helped the defending champions start their title defense with a decisive victory against Algeria. The captain\u2019s outing thoroughly outshone opening-day braces from younger stars like Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland.\n<\/p>\n<p>Spectators witnessed a masterclass in positioning and technique throughout the fixture. Messi secured his record-tying third goal from the edge of the penalty area following a precise pass from Nico Gonzalez. The strike highlighted a relentless drive to dominate the highest levels of international football. The atmosphere inside the stadium reflected the magnitude of the moment as supporters recognized the history unfolding on the pitch.\n<\/p>\n<p>Despite being a week away from his 39th birthday and facing relentless questions about his longevity, the forward silenced critics with undeniable authority. His clinical finishing ensured that Argentina remained a primary contender to retain their global title. The veteran continues to redefine expectations for aging athletes across the sporting landscape. Football fans worldwide watched a defining chapter added to an already unmatched legacy. The defending champions look incredibly dangerous with their talisman operating at peak efficiency.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<section class=\"post-widget-sources\">\n<header>\n<h4>Sources<\/h4>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"sources-grid\">\n<div class=\"source-item\">\n<p class=\"source-name\"><span>beIN SPORTS<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">Page Not Found | beIN SPORTS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-item\">\n<p class=\"source-name\"><span>Kansas City Chiefs<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">Event Calendar for Arrowhead Stadium<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6740365\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>The Atonemo x NTS Radio Player Streams Curated Mixtapes\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6740361\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Nothing Shelves Next CMF Phone as RAM Costs Spike\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6740264\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>New Arrivals From HBX: adidas Originals\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Argentina captain Lionel Messi tied Miroslav Klose\u2019s record of 16 career World Cup goals during a 3-0 win against Algeria<\/li>\n<li>The match marked Messi\u2019s 200th international cap and his first ever hat trick in a World Cup tournament<\/li>\n<li>The performance came exactly 20 years after Messi\u2019s World Cup debut and made him Argentina\u2019s oldest-ever scorer in the competition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lionel Messi delivered a historic performance at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City by scoring all three goals in Argentina\u2019s opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The hat trick registered as the first of the tournament and of the Argentine star\u2019s World Cup career. This achievement elevated his total career tournament goals to 16 and drew him level with former Germany striker Miroslav Klose for the all-time lead.<\/p>\n<p>The 38-year-old superstar reached the milestone on a night where he also earned his 200th cap for the national team. His scoring display arrived precisely 20 years after he became Argentina\u2019s youngest-ever goalscorer in a World Cup. The legendary forward now secures the title as their oldest-ever scorer at the tournament. These goals helped the defending champions start their title defense with a decisive victory against Algeria. The captain\u2019s outing thoroughly outshone opening-day braces from younger stars like Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland.\n<\/p>\n<p>Spectators witnessed a masterclass in positioning and technique throughout the fixture. Messi secured his record-tying third goal from the edge of the penalty area following a precise pass from Nico Gonzalez. The strike highlighted a relentless drive to dominate the highest levels of international football. The atmosphere inside the stadium reflected the magnitude of the moment as supporters recognized the history unfolding on the pitch.\n<\/p>\n<p>Despite being a week away from his 39th birthday and facing relentless questions about his longevity, the forward silenced critics with undeniable authority. His clinical finishing ensured that Argentina remained a primary contender to retain their global title. The veteran continues to redefine expectations for aging athletes across the sporting landscape. Football fans worldwide watched a defining chapter added to an already unmatched legacy. The defending champions look incredibly dangerous with their talisman operating at peak efficiency.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<section class=\"post-widget-sources\">\n<header>\n<h4>Sources<\/h4>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"sources-grid\">\n<div class=\"source-item\">\n<p class=\"source-name\"><span>beIN SPORTS<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">Page Not Found | beIN SPORTS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-item\">\n<p class=\"source-name\"><span>Kansas City Chiefs<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">Event Calendar for Arrowhead Stadium<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6740365\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>The Atonemo x NTS Radio Player Streams Curated Mixtapes\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6740361\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Nothing Shelves Next CMF Phone as RAM Costs Spike\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6740264\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>New Arrivals From HBX: adidas Originals\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Argentina captain Lionel Messi tied Miroslav Klose\u2019s record of 16 career World Cup goals during a 3-0 win against Algeria<\/li>\n<li>The match marked Messi\u2019s 200th international cap and his first ever hat trick in a World Cup tournament<\/li>\n<li>The performance came exactly 20 years after Messi\u2019s World Cup debut and made him Argentina\u2019s oldest-ever scorer in the competition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lionel Messi delivered a historic performance at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City by scoring all three goals in Argentina\u2019s opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The hat trick registered as the first of the tournament and of the Argentine star\u2019s World Cup career. This achievement elevated his total career tournament goals to 16 and drew him level with former Germany striker Miroslav Klose for the all-time lead.<\/p>\n<p>The 38-year-old superstar reached the milestone on a night where he also earned his 200th cap for the national team. His scoring display arrived precisely 20 years after he became Argentina\u2019s youngest-ever goalscorer in a World Cup. The legendary forward now secures the title as their oldest-ever scorer at the tournament. These goals helped the defending champions start their title defense with a decisive victory against Algeria. The captain\u2019s outing thoroughly outshone opening-day braces from younger stars like Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland.\n<\/p>\n<p>Spectators witnessed a masterclass in positioning and technique throughout the fixture. Messi secured his record-tying third goal from the edge of the penalty area following a precise pass from Nico Gonzalez. The strike highlighted a relentless drive to dominate the highest levels of international football. The atmosphere inside the stadium reflected the magnitude of the moment as supporters recognized the history unfolding on the pitch.\n<\/p>\n<p>Despite being a week away from his 39th birthday and facing relentless questions about his longevity, the forward silenced critics with undeniable authority. His clinical finishing ensured that Argentina remained a primary contender to retain their global title. The veteran continues to redefine expectations for aging athletes across the sporting landscape. Football fans worldwide watched a defining chapter added to an already unmatched legacy. The defending champions look incredibly dangerous with their talisman operating at peak efficiency.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<section class=\"post-widget-sources\">\n<header>\n<h4>Sources<\/h4>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"sources-grid\">\n<div class=\"source-item\">\n<p class=\"source-name\"><span>beIN SPORTS<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">Page Not Found | beIN SPORTS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-item\">\n<p class=\"source-name\"><span>Kansas City Chiefs<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">Event Calendar for Arrowhead Stadium<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6740365\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>The Atonemo x NTS Radio Player Streams Curated Mixtapes\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6740361\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Nothing Shelves Next CMF Phone as RAM Costs Spike\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6740264\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>New Arrivals From HBX: adidas Originals\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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For corrections or inquiries, contact editorial@hypebeast.com.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Sports<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Jun 17, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             339<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>1<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Sports<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Jun 17, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Sports<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Jun 17, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             339<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>1<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Argentina captain Lionel Messi tied Miroslav Klose\u2019s record of 16 career World Cup goals during a 3-0 win against Algeria<\/li>\n<li>The match marked Messi\u2019s 200th international cap and his first ever hat trick in a World Cup tournament<\/li>\n<li>The performance came exactly 20 years after Messi\u2019s World Cup debut and made him Argentina\u2019s oldest-ever scorer in the competition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lionel Messi delivered a historic performance at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City by scoring all three goals in Argentina\u2019s opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The hat trick registered as the first of the tournament and of the Argentine star\u2019s World Cup career. This achievement elevated his total career tournament goals to 16 and drew him level with former Germany striker Miroslav Klose for the all-time lead.<\/p>\n<p>The 38-year-old superstar reached the milestone on a night where he also earned his 200th cap for the national team. His scoring display arrived precisely 20 years after he became Argentina\u2019s youngest-ever goalscorer in a World Cup. The legendary forward now secures the title as their oldest-ever scorer at the tournament. These goals helped the defending champions start their title defense with a decisive victory against Algeria. The captain\u2019s outing thoroughly outshone opening-day braces from younger stars like Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland.\n<\/p>\n<p>Spectators witnessed a masterclass in positioning and technique throughout the fixture. Messi secured his record-tying third goal from the edge of the penalty area following a precise pass from Nico Gonzalez. The strike highlighted a relentless drive to dominate the highest levels of international football. The atmosphere inside the stadium reflected the magnitude of the moment as supporters recognized the history unfolding on the pitch.\n<\/p>\n<p>Despite being a week away from his 39th birthday and facing relentless questions about his longevity, the forward silenced critics with undeniable authority. His clinical finishing ensured that Argentina remained a primary contender to retain their global title. The veteran continues to redefine expectations for aging athletes across the sporting landscape. Football fans worldwide watched a defining chapter added to an already unmatched legacy. The defending champions look incredibly dangerous with their talisman operating at peak efficiency.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Sources<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\"><span>2<\/span><span>Articles<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    Lionel MessiArgentinaMiroslav KloseKylian Mbapp\u00e9Erling Haaland\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article class=\"source-item\">\n<header class=\"source-name\"><span>beIN SPORTS<\/span><\/header>\n<h4>Making of a Legend: Lionel Messi&#8217;s Road to 200 Argentina Caps!<\/h4>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">Page Not Found | beIN SPORTS<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"source-item\">\n<header class=\"source-name\"><span>Kansas City Chiefs<\/span><\/header>\n<h4>Event Calendar<\/h4>\n<p class=\"source-excerpt\">Event Calendar for Arrowhead Stadium<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/6\/lionel-messi-ties-world-cup-record-with-algeria-hat-trick&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F06%2F17%2Flionel-messi-ties-world-cup-record-with-algeria-hat-trick-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;] Sports Jun 17, 2026 339 Views 1\u00a0Comments Comments Save Sources 2Articles Share this article Michael Steele\/Getty Images Sports Jun 17, 2026 339 Views 1\u00a0Comments Comments Save Summary Argentina captain Lionel Messi tied Miroslav Klose\u2019s record of 16 career World Cup goals during a 3-0 win against Algeria The match marked Messi\u2019s 200th [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,39],"class_list":["post-2003821","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-hypebeast-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2003821","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2003821"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2003821\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2003821"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2003821"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2003821"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}