Football Fixtures

Lionel Messi equals World Cup scoring record with hat-trick against Algeria

Lionel Messi equalled Miroslav Klose's record of 16 World Cup goals.

On the World Cup's day of stars, Messi towers over Haaland and Mbappe

On a day that Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland excelled, Lionel Messi offered a timely reminder of his greatness.

World Cup Daily: Messi with a historic hat trick; Mbappé and Haaland also score

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland stood out on another packed day of World Cup action.

Moreno: There is no argument against Messi being the GOAT

Moreno: There is no argument against Messi being the GOAT

Lionel Messi makes history with first World Cup hat trick

Lionel Messi scores his first hat trick at a World Cup in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria, tying Miroslav Klose as the tournament's all-time leading goal scorer.

Group J at the 2026 World Cup: Teams, records, stats to know

Group J at the 2026 World Cup features Argentina, Algeria, Austria and Jordan. Find out more about their history at the World Cup.