The first hat-trick was scored by Bert Patenaude of the United States, playing against Paraguay in 1930; the most recent was by Kylian Mbappé of France, playing against Argentina on 18 December 2022. The only World Cup not to have at least one hat-trick scored was the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany.
The first hat-trick in a World Cup match was achieved by Bert Patenaude of the United States against Paraguay in 1930; the most recent was scored by Kylian Mbappé of France against Argentina on December 18, 2022. The only World Cup without any hat-tricks was the 2006 FIFA World Cup held in Germany.