Messi’s hat-trick takes Argentina to 2018 World Cup
Argentine players pose after sealing World Cup qualification.
Messi and his Argentine team-mates celebrate a goal against Ecuador.
Fans watch Ecuador-Argentina match at Quito.
Messi hugs an Argentine team-mate during their World Cup qualifier against Ecuador.
Fans react while watching Ecuador and Argentina match.
Fans watch the CONMEBOL qualifying match between Ecuador and Argentina.
Messi celebrates after scoring a goal against Ecuador in their World Cup qualifier.
Argentines celebrate even as hosts Ecuadorian players succumbed in dejection in Quito.
Messi collects the ball after scoring one of his hat-trick goals against Ecuador.