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UPDATED Jun 18, 2026 at 7:03 AM ET
Jun 17, 2026 at 12:04 AM ET
Messi equals World Cup goalscoring record with Algeria hat-trick
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Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina defeated Algeria, equaling the World Cup goalscoring record.
WHO: Lionel Messi; Argentina
WHAT: Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina defeated Algeria, equaling the World Cup goalscoring record.
WHEN: Jun 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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