Lionel Messi’s Record-Equalling Hat-Trick Propels Argentina to Dominant 6-0 Win Over Bolivia
Lionel Messi delivered an unforgettable performance, scoring his 10th international hat-trick and providing two assists, as Argentina demolished Bolivia 6-0 in the 2026 World Cup South American qualifiers. The match, played at a packed Monumental Stadium, saw Messi move level with Cristiano Ronaldo for the most hat-tricks in men’s international football, with 112 goals for his country.
Messi opened the scoring in the 19th minute after capitalizing on a defensive error, and his quick assist to Lautaro Martinez doubled Argentina’s lead just before halftime. He later set up Julian Alvarez for a third, showcasing his playmaking abilities. In the second half, Messi added two more goals, completing his hat-trick in style and securing Argentina’s dominant win.
With this victory, Argentina continues to lead the South American qualifiers, while Bolivia remains in contention for their first World Cup appearance in three decades.
Source: Aljazeera