Lionel Messi Ties All-Time World Cup Goals Record with Hat Trick vs Algeria

Lionel Messi kicked off Argentina's defense of the World Cup trophy in style, netting a hat trick in their opening group stage fixture against Algeria. The iconic forward's treble not only secured a dominant victory for the reigning champions but also pulled him level with Germany's Miroslav Klose atop the all-time World Cup scoring charts, both now on 16 goals. Messi's performance was a masterclass in efficiency and flair, with his first two goals coming from close range before he completed the...