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World Cup Hat-Tricks: A Rare Feat for Football Elites
19 Jun
Summary
- László Kiss scored a hat-trick from the bench.
- Geoff Hurst was the first to score in a World Cup final.
- Jonathan David achieved the latest hat-trick in 2026.
Scoring a hat-trick in the FIFA World Cup is a pinnacle of individual achievement in football, reserved for the sport's most exceptional talents.
This remarkable feat signifies a player's ability to dominate under intense pressure and potentially lead their team to crucial victories. Over the years, several players have etched their names in World Cup history with unique hat-trick accomplishments.
László Kiss of Hungary stands out as the only player to achieve a hat-trick from the bench, also scoring the quickest one in a decisive 10-1 win against El Salvador in 1982. Geoff Hurst occupies a special place for being the first player to score a treble in a World Cup final, instrumental in England's 1966 triumph.
Gabriel Bautista also made history by becoming the first player to score hat-tricks across multiple World Cup editions in 1994 and 1998. Most recently, Jonathan David has achieved the latest hat-trick in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
