Lionel Messi has equaled Miroslav Klose’s all-time World Cup goalscoring record of 16 goals after scoring a hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Algeria. Klose previously held the record as the tournament’s leading scorer. Messi’s hat-trick in the opening match of Argentina’s World Cup campaign brought him level with the former German striker. Any goal scored by Messi in his next match will see him surpass Klose and become the sole record holder. The Argentinian captain’s performance has generated significant excitement among fans and analysts. This achievement marks a pivotal moment in Messi’s illustrious career and the history of the World Cup. The world now watches to see if he can claim the record outright.