Lionel Messi rolled back the years with a vintage performance for Argentina on Tuesday, scoring three goals in his nation’s 6-0 thrashing of Bolivia in a 2026 World Cup qualifier.

Lionel Messi scored three goals in Argentina's 6-0 victory over Bolivia in the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. This marks the 10th hat trick of Messi's international career, adding another milestone to his ongoing rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Messi' filled the stadium as Argentina veteran scored two goals within minutes against Bolivia in front of the crowd.

CR7 holds the record for the most career hat-tricks by an active player, totalling 66, with an unprecedented 10 achieved while representing Portugal. A feat Messi matched against Bolivia.  / AP 2/5: Both icons have scored a record 8 hat-tricks in the UCL,

While Europe slept on Tuesday night, Lionel Messi laid on a football clinic during Argentina’s 6-0 win over Bolivia in their latest World Cup qualifier. There were concerns that Messi’s international career was drawing to an end after an injury prematurely ended his involvement in the Copa America final in July.

Lionel Messi delivered a hat-trick in Argentina's 6-0 victory over Bolivia in the South American qualifiers. How many more goals does he need to reach Cristiano Ronaldo’s record for Portugal? Lionel Messi continues to dazzle for Argentina,