At 38, Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup hat trick against Algeria in Kansas City.
The three goals moved him into a tie with Miroslav Klose for most World Cup goals ever with 16.
His performance came after younger stars Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland had impressed earlier in the day.
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On a night when it seemed like young stars in their primes were laying down a statement of intent, a moment when the changing of the guard in world soccer seemed at hand, Lionel Messi sent a message in Kansas City.
