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Lionel Messi equals insane Cristiano Ronaldo record after hat-trick heroics for Argentina in World Cup qualifying

World Cup Qualification CONMEBOL

Bolivia

Paraguay

Argentina

Peru

<p>The Argentina skipper was in red-hot form against Bolivia on Tuesday as he scored a hat-trick and provided two assists in his <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/argentina-player-ratings-vs-bolivia-lionel-messi-hat-trick-la-albiceleste-world-cup-qualifying/bltb4e9b5e9103ea4ac" target="_blank">team's 6-0 win over Bolivia</a> in a 2026 CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying match. It was Messi's 10th international hat-trick as he equalled Ronaldo's all-time international record.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>On the same night, Ronaldo was also in action for Portugal against Scotland in the Nations League. The Al-Nassr star had a disappointing outing as the resilient Scots held the 2016 European Champions to a goalless draw, forcing their <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-backlash-portugal-draw-scotland/bltc641e3526cb59d02" target="_blank">skipper to throw tantrums at the end of the game</a>.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>La Albiceleste registered their seventh win of the 2026 CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers as they are on course to book a berth in the flagship competition from South America. They are currently three points above second-placed Colombia and six above arch-rivals Brazil.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>The 37-year-old will return to club football after displaying a mesmerising performance for the national team. He will be next seen in action for Inter Miami on Saturday against the New England Revolution in MLS.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR LIONEL MESSI?

Lionel Messi equals insane Cristiano Ronaldo record after hat-trick heroics for Argentina in World Cup qualifying | Goal.com

Lionel Messi equalled rival Cristiano Ronaldo&apos;s record after scoring a hat-trick for Argentina against Bolivia in World Cup qualifying.