Messi Cements His Place in History, Ties Record with Ronaldo’s 10th International Hat-Trick
Lionel Messi made his mark on the international stage once again, equaling rival Cristiano Ronaldo’s record with his 10th international hat-trick in Argentina’s 6-0 thrashing of Bolivia in a 2026 World Cup qualifier. The 37-year-old captain shone brightly, scoring three times and providing two assists as La Albiceleste cruised to a comfortable victory.
Argentina’s dominant performance leaves them in a strong position to qualify from South America, currently three points above second-placed Colombia and six ahead of arch-rivals Brazil. Meanwhile, Ronaldo’s hopes of matching Messi’s achievement were dented as he failed to score for Portugal in their 0-0 draw with Scotland in the UEFA Nations League. The Portuguese star was visibly frustrated at the end of the match, his emotions boiling over as he could be seen displaying clear signs of frustration.
This remarkable achievement is just the latest milestone in Messi’s illustrious career, cementing his status as one of the greatest footballers of all time. As the 2026 World Cup qualifiers continue to unfold, football fans around the world will be eagerly watching to see if Messi can once again prove his doubters wrong and lead his team to success.
