Argentina’s leader on the soccer field, Lionel Messi, has reached a big milestone! He’s now tied with his famous rival, Cristiano Ronaldo, after he scored three goals in one game against Bolivia for the 2026 World Cup qualifying matches.
During this exciting game, Messi scored three goals and also helped his teammates score two times. Argentina won big with a 6-0 score!
This is a special moment for Messi, who is 37 years old, because it’s the 10th time he’s scored three goals in one game for his country. Now, he has the same record as Ronaldo.
Argentina is doing very well in the matches to qualify for the World Cup from the South America region. They are ahead of Colombia by three points and Brazil by six points, which means they are likely to qualify!
On the same night, Ronaldo played a game for Portugal. Unfortunately, it didn’t go his way. His team ended the match with a 0-0 score against Scotland in the UEFA Nations League, which means neither team scored any goals.
Ronaldo was very upset after the game; he showed his frustration by throwing a bit of a tantrum. Even big stars have tough days!