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Messi Scores Hat-Trick, Ties World Cup Scoring Record
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Messi Scores Hat-Trick, Ties World Cup Scoring Record

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina's World Cup victory, reaching 16 goals.
  • His three goals tie him with Germany's Miroslav Klose as the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history.
  • Messi also marked 913 career goals and 200 national team appearances in the match.

Lionel Messi cemented his legendary status on Tuesday, scoring a stunning hat-trick to lead Argentina to victory in the 23rd World Cup. The prolific forward's three goals brought his World Cup total to 16, equaling the record held by Germany's Miroslav Klose.

At nearly 39 years old, Messi took the field in Kansas City for his sixth career World Cup appearance. His performance not only tied the scoring record but also marked significant career milestones: 913 goals overall and 200 matches for the national team. This achievement spans exactly 20 years since his first World Cup goal in Germany in 2006 against Serbia.

Messi's hat-trick surpassed the previous records of 14 goals by Gerd Müller of Germany and 15 by Brazil's Ronaldo Nazario. The match also saw France's Kylian Mbappé score twice, bringing his own World Cup tally to 14, surpassing Pelé's 12.

The game was a showcase of footballing brilliance, with Messi's historic performance dominating headlines. His continued impact on the sport at this stage of his career underscores his enduring legacy.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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