Tournament News Michelob Ultra Superior Player of the Match
First World Cup hat-trick: Messi scored his first-ever World Cup hat-trick, finding the net in the 17th, 60th, and 76th minutes.
Lionel Messi was named Man of the Match (officially the Michelob Ultra Superior Player of the Match) for Argentina’s opening group-stage game against Algeria in Kansas City. His outstanding display powered a 3–0 victory and produced several historic milestones.
First World Cup hat-trick: Messi scored his first-ever World Cup hat-trick, finding the net in the 17th, 60th, and 76th minutes.
All-time scoring record (tied): The three goals took his World Cup tally to 16, equalling Miroslav Klose’s record for most goals in men’s World Cup history.