FIFA World Cup 2026: 'It's an honor' - tearful Messi reacts to historic hat trick - ESPN
Messi joined Miroslav Klose as the all-time top-scorer in the FIFA World Cup with a hat trick against Algeria.
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Messi joined Miroslav Klose as the all-time top-scorer in the FIFA World Cup with a hat trick against Algeria.
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