p>Lionel Messi's left-footed strike ​in the 76th minute Tuesday night against Algeria completed a sensational hat trick and ⁠boosted the Argentina star to 16 career goals ⁠at the World Cup, ‌tying Miroslav ​Klose's all-time mark.Messi subbed out of the match four minutes later to a thunderous ovation in Kansas City, Mo., ​with Argentina ⁠ahead 3-0.

Another goal in the current World Cup would move him past German icon Klose for ⁠the ‌record..FIFA World Cup 2026 | Argentina vs Algeria: Hat-trick man Messi sparkles as Argentina win opener....