Messi matches Ronaldo's international hat-trick record in Argentina vs Bolivia World Cup qualifying match - Watch now!

Here is Messi's third goal of the match, which allowed him to draw level with CR7 in total goals scored.

MESSI SCORESSS A HATTRICK OH MY GOD!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/oeLvQJYAJn

Ronaldo-starrer Portugal, on the other hand, had a frustrating outing versus Scotland in the Nations League clash, which ended in a 0-0 stalemate.

Also read: Lionel Messi's hat-trick leads Argentina to 6-0 win over Bolivia in FIFA WC qualifiers

Talking about the clash, Argentina dominated it from the word go. Messi opened his side's account by finding the back of the net on the 19th minute. Before the break, Argentina was already 3-0 up with Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez adding a goal each. In the second half, substitute Thiago Almanda scored in the 69th minute before Messi made it worse for Bolivia with two fine strikes before the end of the clash.

Bolivia goalkeeper Guillermo Viscarra made a couple of fine saves to prevent hosts Argentina from extending their lead, however, he still couldn't prevent his side's mauling at the hands of the current world champions.

Copa America winners Argentina are at the top of the standings, with 22 points, three ahead of Colombia. The 2026 WC will be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada.