Messi Hat-Trick Equals Klose's World Cup Goals Record
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- Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to bring his World Cup career tally to 16 goals, equalling Miroslav Klose's all-time tournament record.
- BBC Sport described the performance as "magnificent" in their match report, framing the hat-trick as a milestone-equalling display.
Why it matters: Matching Klose's mark of 16 World Cup goals with a single-match hat-trick elevates Messi into a tie for the tournament's all-time scoring lead, as reported by BBC Sport.
