Messi Equals Klose’s World Cup Goal Record with Hat Trick Against Algeria
Lionel Messi achieved a new milestone on Tuesday night, matching Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals in the men's World Cup. Messi scored a hat trick, contributing to Argentina's 3-0 lead over Algeria before his departure in the second half

Lionel Messi made history Tuesday night by tying the record for most men's World Cup goals at 16 with Miroslav Klose after scoring a hat trick and staking Argentina to a 3-0 lead over Algeria before coming off late in the second half.
_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49089516/messi-nets-hat-trick-ties-klose-record-1th-world-cup-goal)._
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