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Exactly 20 years to the day after he scored on his World Cup debut, Lionel Messi proved he is still rewriting the record books.<\/strong> The 38-year-old \u2014 who turns 39 next week \u2014 scored his first-ever World Cup hat trick against Algeria on 16 June, became the oldest player to score three in a World Cup match, and drew level with Miroslav Klose as the all-time top scorer<\/a> on 16 goals. It capped a night that began with him becoming the first man to play at six World Cups.<\/p>\n\n

Lionel Messi\u2019s World Cup records<\/h2>\n

No player has ever stood where Messi now stands across this many categories at once.<\/p>\n\n

Record<\/th>Detail<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
World Cups played<\/strong><\/td>6 (2006\u20132026) \u2014 first man ever<\/td><\/tr>
World Cup matches<\/strong><\/td>27 \u2014 all-time record<\/td><\/tr>
World Cup goals<\/strong><\/td>16 \u2014 level with Klose<\/td><\/tr>
Tournaments scored in<\/strong><\/td>5 \u2014 joint-most<\/td><\/tr>
Argentina caps<\/strong><\/td>200 (reached v Algeria)<\/td><\/tr>
This tournament<\/strong><\/td>Hat trick v Algeria \u2014 oldest in World Cup history<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n

Six World Cups, one of one<\/h2>\n

By starting against Algeria, Messi broke a record shared by Cristiano Ronaldo<\/a>, Antonio Carbajal, Andr\u00e9s Guardado, Rafael M\u00e1rquez and Lothar Matth\u00e4us, who all played five. It was also his 200th cap for Argentina and his 118th international goal \u2014 a tally bettered only by Ronaldo (143) in men\u2019s international football. The hat trick made him just the second man to score at five different World Cups.<\/p>\n\n

Messi\u2019s goals at every World Cup<\/h2>\n

From a teenager in 2006 to a world champion chasing one final record, here is how Messi built his way to 16.<\/p>\n\n

Tournament<\/th>Goals<\/th>Note<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
2006<\/strong><\/td>1<\/td>Scored on debut v Serbia & Montenegro<\/td><\/tr>
2010<\/strong><\/td>0<\/td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr>
2014<\/strong><\/td>4<\/td>Golden Ball; lost the final<\/td><\/tr>
2018<\/strong><\/td>1<\/td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr>
2022<\/strong><\/td>7<\/td>Won the World Cup; Golden Ball<\/td><\/tr>
2026<\/strong><\/td>3<\/td>Hat trick v Algeria (so far)<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/strong><\/td>16<\/td>Level with Klose<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n

Is Messi the GOAT?<\/h2>\n

Messi played the milestone down \u2014 \u201cthey are stats and nothing more,\u201d he said \u2014 but his manager Lionel Scaloni was not so restrained: \u201cAt a loss for words about Leo. What can I say? He\u2019s incredible.\u201d With the 2022 World Cup already won and the all-time scoring record within one goal, the debate is fading fast. Argentina, who Messi captains, are among the tournament favourites<\/a> \u2014 and he leads the Golden Boot race<\/a> ahead of his closest challenger, Kylian Mbapp\u00e9<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

How many World Cups has Lionel Messi played?<\/strong>

Six (2006\u20132026). He is the first player in history to appear at six World Cups.<\/p><\/div>

How many World Cup goals does Messi have?<\/strong>

Sixteen, level with Miroslav Klose as the all-time leading scorer, after his hat trick against Algeria in 2026.<\/p><\/div>

Has Messi won the World Cup?<\/strong>

Yes. Messi captained Argentina to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and also won the Golden Ball as the tournament\u2019s best player.<\/p><\/div>

How old is Lionel Messi?<\/strong>

He is 38 and turns 39 on 24 June 2026, which made him the oldest player ever to score a World Cup hat trick.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Records correct as of Argentina\u2019s opening match at the 2026 World Cup.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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