Messi reaffirms enduring influence with World Cup hat-trick for Argentina against Algeria (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 goal record and marking his 200th international cap.

• 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 marked his sixth World Cup appearance and 200th international match.