Bert Patenaude
Bert Patenaude was an American soccer player who made history as the first player to score a hat-trick in World Cup history during the inaugural tournament in 1930, held in Uruguay. His remarkable achievement came in a match against Paraguay, where he netted three goals, leading the United States to a 3-0 victory. Patenaude's contributions to American soccer were significant during the early years of the sport in the United States, and he remains a celebrated figure for his pioneering role in World Cup history.
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He has matched Landon Donovan in 2010 for the second-most goals by an American in a World Cup, behind only Bert Patenaude’s four in the initial tournament in 1930.
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Jamaica· 2026-07-04
Bert Patenaude set the record for a U.S. men’s player in a single World Cup in 1930.
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Canada· 2026-07-02
Bert Patenaude scored four goals in the 1930 World Cup.
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