Messi reaffirms enduring importance with World Cup hat-trick (opens original article in a new tab)

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 World Cup victory over Algeria, tying the all-time World Cup scoring record and reaffirming his importance to the team.

• Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 World Cup win over Algeria
• Messi tied Miroslav Klose's record for most World Cup goals with 16
• Messi's performance came despite recovering from a muscle strain and is likely his final World Cup