Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Messi Hat-Trick Ties Klose Record Ahead of Argentina-Austria Showdown

6/22/2026

41 3 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Lionel Messi’s hat-trick tied him with Miroslav Klose for World Cup scoring record as Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 with Messi scoring all three.
Austria beat Jordan 3-1 for its first World Cup win since 1990.
Argentina and Austria will meet Monday, 22 June 2026 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Bookmakers list Argentina as –240 favorites with a 2.5-goal line and set broadcast on Fox in U.S. and BBC in the U.K.

History

Historical Context

In 2014, Germany’s Miroslav Klose scored his 16th World Cup goal, overtaking Brazil’s Ronaldo as the tournament’s all-time scorer. The record lasted until the expanded 2026 World Cup, when Argentina’s Lionel Messi added a hat-trick against Algeria, raising his total to 18 and eclipsing Klose. The milestone highlights the tournament’s growing scoring legacy.

1 of 2

Story summary

Lionel Messi’s hat-trick tied him with Miroslav Klose for World Cup scoring record as Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 with Messi scoring all three.
Austria beat Jordan 3-1 for its first World Cup win since 1990.
Argentina and Austria will meet Monday, 22 June 2026 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Bookmakers list Argentina as –240 favorites with a 2.5-goal line and set broadcast on Fox in U.S. and BBC in the U.K.

1 / 2