Afghanistan, June 17 -- Lionel Messi delivered a memorable performance as Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0, scoring a hat-trick and becoming the first player in football history to appear in six FIFA World Cups.
The 38-year-old captain made his 200th appearance for Argentina and raised his World Cup goal tally to 16, moving alongside the tournament's all-time leading scorers. His three goals also increased his international total to 120.
Messi received a standing ovation from nearly 70,000 fans in Kansas City after being substituted late in the match, capping another landmark moment in his illustrious career.
Messi made his World Cup debut in 2006 as an 18-year-old and has since established himself as one of the greatest players in footbal...