Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in a recent World Cup qualifying match, with Lionel Messi scoring a hat-trick. This performance ties Messi with Miroslav Klose as the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history, both with 16 goals. The 38-year-old Messi has achieved this milestone in six World Cup appearances, beginning in 2006. Notably, 12 of his goals were scored with his left foot, and six from outside the penalty area. He now shares the record for scoring in five different World Cup tournaments with Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi also became the oldest player to score two or more goals in a single World Cup match, surpassing Roger Milla’s previous record.