Messi Equals Klose’ Record In Argentina’s W/Cup Win As Norway Out-Muscle Iraq

Lionel Messi made history on Tuesday Night by tying the record of most World Cup goals at 16 with Miroslav Klose after scoring a hat trick and guiding Argentina to a 3-0 win over Algeria.

Norway Subdue Iraq 4-1 – Haaland With Hat Trick

The hat trick was Messi’s 11th of his international career, but first at the world cup as he is now the oldest player to score three goals in a game at a tournament.

When Messi also took to the field, he became the first ever player to feature in six World Cups and his 200th match for Argentina.

Cristiano Ronaldo should equal the same record of six World Cups in Portugal’s opener against DR Congo with Messi beating him to it by a day.

Argentina’s victory means Messi is tied for most World Cup Victories with Klose at 17.

Argentina play Austria next in Dallas on 22 June.

Meanwhile Erling Haaland opened his World Cup account with a brace on his tournament debut as Norway rolled past Iraq 4-1 in Boston.

The result put Norway top of Group I, having underlined their status as dark horses in a group also containing 2022 runners-up France and Senegal, with the former winning 3-1 in their clash on Tuesday.

Norway are appearing in the tournament for the first time in 28 years.