
Lionel Messi made history by scoring a hat-trick to tie the men's World Cup goal scoring record with 16 goals.
Messi found the net three times as Argentina took a commanding 3-0 lead against Algeria. His clinical finishing saw him draw level with Miroslav Klose's long-standing mark. The forward was withdrawn late in the second half after putting his side in a strong position. This performance highlighted his continued influence on the international stage at a major tournament.

