In a FIFA World Cup match, Lionel Messi scored a brilliant hat-trick to lead Argentina to a convincing 3-0 victory over Algeria.
Messi found the net in the 17th, 60th, and 76th minutes, securing all three goals for Argentina. The achievement marked his first-ever World Cup hat-trick.
With these goals, Messi’s World Cup tally reached 16 goals in 27 matches, drawing level with the record of Miroslav Klose for the most goals scored in World Cup history.
In another match, Norway defeated Iraq by 4-1. Star striker Erling Haaland scored twice to help Norway secure an impressive victory.
