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Messi vs. Ronaldo Goals at World Cup: Updated Stats, Records Hint at Who Is the Best Player on World Stage
Messi reached 16 World Cup goals and became the oldest player to score a hat trick in the tournament, officials said.
- On Wednesday, Argentina captain Lionel Messi scored a hat trick against Algeria, leading his team to a 3-0 victory and reaching 16 career FIFA World Cup goals, tying Miroslav Klose.
- At 38y 357d, Messi became the oldest player to score a World Cup hat trick, marking his 200th international appearance on the 20th anniversary of his 2006 tournament debut.
- Messi became the first Argentine player to score in five consecutive World Cup games, pushing his total career goal contributions to 24 and passing Pelé's record of 21.
- This match marked Messi's first hat trick against an African nation, while Argentina recorded its largest World Cup opener win since 1994, when it defeated Greece 4-0.
- Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo has not yet appeared in a 2026 tournament game, while both stars compete in their record sixth World Cup together.
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