Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup hat trick at the age of 38, leading Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Algeria. The performance brought his total World Cup goals to 16, tying him with Miroslav Klose for the most goals in tournament history.
Messi's achievement adds to the legacy of standout performances in World Cup history. The first hat trick in World Cup history was scored by an American player, marking a significant early milestone in the tournament's record books.