Crazy Night of Records: Messi Sets Several World Cup Records!
June 19, 2026 · Global
Lionel Messi scored three goals in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria, setting several World Cup records and tying with Miroslav Klose for the most goals in World Cup history.
What Lionel Messi did against Algeria is beyond all superlatives. In Argentina's 3-0 win, the 38-year-old scored his 14th, 15th and 16th World Cup goals, drawing level with all-time record holder Miroslav Klose. Messi will most likely claim the record outright before the tournament is over. But that's not all: against Algeria, the holder of eight World Player of the Year awards became the oldest player in World Cup history to score at least two goals in one match. The award was previously held by Roger Milla of Cameroon. And of course, the left-hander also took the record as the oldest player to ever score a hat-trick. Additionally, Messi scored his fifth World Cup goal from outside the box, leveling with Brazilian superstar Rivellino. By the way, Messi scored his first goal at the World Cup 20 years ago in Germany. What this player produces is truly beyond the norm. All we can do is look forward to everything that will come in the next few weeks.