The Argentine captain, Lionel Messi, has equaled Cristiano Ronaldo’s record.
He achieved it after scoring a hat-trick against Bolivia in a qualification match for the 2026 World Cup.
Messi scored three times and provided two assists as his country cruised to a 6-0 victory.
It was the 37-year-old’s 10th international hat-trick, equaling Ronaldo’s record.
The Albiceleste are on course to qualify from South America, as they are currently three points clear of second-placed Colombia and six clear of arch-rivals Brazil.
That same night, Ronaldo failed to score for Portugal, which drew 0-0 in Scotland in the UEFA Nations League.
Ronaldo was clearly frustrated after the match and could be seen throwing tantrums.
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