Lionel Messi makes history as the World Cup’s all-time top scorer (opens original article in a new tab)

Lionel Messi made history by becoming the World Cup's all-time top scorer with a hat-trick against Algeria, despite personal challenges.

• Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick against Algeria, making him the World Cup's all-time top scorer.
• Messi's emotional performance came amid concerns over his father's health.
• Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in Messi's second World Cup match.