Buenos aires: Lionel Messi has equaled Miroslav Klose's record for the "All-Time World Cup Top Scorer" following his recent performance against Algeria. The Argentine forward scored a hat-trick in the match, bringing his total to 16 goals in six World Cup tournaments.
According to Thai News Agency, this achievement places Messi alongside Miroslav Klose, who previously held the record as the top goal scorer in World Cup history for the German national team. Messi's remarkable scoring feat has once again highlighted his significant impact on the international soccer stage.
The list of top World Cup goal scorers now includes Messi and Klose each with 16 goals. Following them closely is Ronaldo (R9) with 15 goals, and both Gerd Mller and Kylian Mbapp© with 14 goals each, with Mbapp© still active in his career. This accomplishment by Messi adds another milestone to his illustrious career as he continues to compete at the highest level.