#914Career GoalLegendary
“From a tight central pocket at 2–0, Messi calmly shapes his run between Algeria’s centre-backs and, with minimal backlift and almost statuesque balance, guides Argentina’s third to crown a World Cup hat-trick and his 120th international goal on his 200th cap.”
Hat-trick
Year2026
World Cup#16
2026#18
Body PartLeft Foot
Shot TypeOpen Play
Technique—
2026#1157
2026 World Cup · Group · MD 12026-06-16 · 20:00:00
3-0
Argentina
Algeria
3G
Minute76'
Score
2-0→3-0
xG0.09
Impact
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Assist: Nicolás González
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