A flawless Argentinian masterclass unfolded in their World Cup opener as Lionel Messi completed a hat-trick in the 76th minute, inspiring his side to a 3-0 victory over Algeria.
With these goals, Messi achieved an extraordinary historic milestone, reaching 16 career World Cup goals. In doing so, he surpassed Brazil's Ronaldo (15 goals) to tie former German striker Miroslav Klose at the top of the tournament's all-time scoring charts.