In the first round of the FIFA World Cup group stage in the US, Canada, and Mexico, Argentina vs. Algeria. In the 76th minute, Messi scored from long range again, completing a hat-trick and equaling Klose with 16 goals to become the top scorer in FIFA World Cup history!
Messi’s FIFA World Cup goals by year
- 2006: 1 goal
- 2010: 0 goals
- 2014: 4 goals
- 2018: 1 goal
- 2022: 7 goals
- 2026: 3 goals