Lionel Messi added more history to his World Cup legacy after his hat-trick against Algeria, with the game producing a remarkable set of milestones for the Argentina captain.
The standout figures included his 16th World Cup goal, a move level with the tournament's all-time scoring mark, his first ever World Cup hat-trick, and his status as the oldest player to achieve that feat.
The treble also handed Argentina a major boost at the start of their campaign and underlined Messi's continued influence on the biggest stage.