In the first round of the FIFA World Cup group stage in the US, Canada, and Mexico, Argentina vs. Algeria. In the 76th minute, Messi scored from long range again, completing a hat-trick and equaling Klose with 16 goals to become the top scorer in FIFA World Cup history!
Messi's FIFA World Cup goals by year
2006: 1 goal
2010: 0 goals
2014: 4 goals
2018: 1 goal
2022: 7 goals
2026: 3 goals