Lionel Messi Equals Miroslav Klose's World Cup Goal Record

Kathmandu. In the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group 'J' match against Algeria, Lionel Messi, with a hat-trick, has equaled another historic record. Messi has reached a total of 16 World Cup goals, equaling the record for the most World Cup goals held by German legendary striker Miroslav Klose.

Messi's hat-trick in his sixth World Cup not only secured Argentina's victory but also brought him personally closer to one of the greatest achievements in football history.