World Cup While You Were Sleeping: Messi equals scoring record, Haaland fires brace

Lionel Messi equalled Miroslav Klose's World Cup scoring record of 16 goals with a hat-trick for Argentina in a 3-0 win over Algeria while Erling Haaland scored twice in a 4-1 victory for Norway against Iraq

Lionel Messi: “Everything I’m experiencing now is a bonus. I’ve been fortunate enough to achieve all my dreams — or even more than I ever dreamed of achieving — both professionally and personally.” Pic: Charlotte Wilson/Getty Images

Group J: Argentina 3 Algeria 0

Lionel Messi equalled Miroslav Klose’s record of 16 World Cup goals with a hat-trick as Argentina began their title defence with a 3-0 win over Algeria in Kansas City.