Argentina captain Lionel Messi has equaled Cristiano Ronaldo’s record after netting a hat-trick in a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Bolivia.
Messi scored three goals and provided two assists in Argentina’s dominant 6-0 victory. The hat-trick marked the 37-year-old’s 10th at the international level, matching Ronaldo’s record for most international hat-tricks.
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La Albiceleste are well on their way to securing qualification from South America, sitting three points clear of second-placed Colombia and six points ahead of rivals Brazil.
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On the same night, Ronaldo failed to score in Portugal’s 0-0 draw against Scotland in the UEFA Nations League, visibly frustrated by the outcome.
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