Messi Breaks Ronaldo's Record in Argentina's 3-0 Win

In the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup held at Kansa City Stadium, Argentina's captain Lionel Messi made history by breaking Ronaldo Nazário's World Cup goal record and equaling Miroslav Klose's total. Messi, celebrating his 200th international cap, scored a hat trick against Algeria, leading Argentina to a 3-0 victory.

The match saw Messi's first goal ruled offside early on, but he quickly responded by receiving the ball in the 17th minute, executing a swift turn, and unleashing a powerful shot from distance that found the top corner. This marked his 118th goal for Argentina.

Messi later added two more goals, completing his hat trick and bringing his total World Cup goals to 16, surpassing Ronaldo Nazário's 15 and matching Klose's record. Argentina's strong performance set a positive tone for their campaign in the tournament.