Magical Messi has done it again! Cometh the hour, cometh the man! Argentina have kept their World Cup dream alive, after a telling victory in their do-or-die encounter against Ecuador, at Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa, in Quito.The Ecuadorians stunned the world by taking the lead as early as 40 seconds into the game. Desperate for a victory, despite a horrendous start, Argentina were rescued by who else but Lionel Messi, who scored 2 crucial goals in the first-half to give his side the edge, before picking up an exquisite 3rd to wrap up one of the most influential hattricks in recent times.The Albiceleste needed nothing short of a win to qualify, and win they did! The results of other concurrent games in the division also ensured that Messi and Co. will travel to Russia next year in a bid to win world football's most coveted trophy.Understandably, Twitter went berserk as fans thronged to social media to voice their opinions. Looks like Lionel Messiah can do no wrong!The goat to the rescue???#VamosArgentina #Messi pic.twitter.com/3yh6h7ZbMH— Hachem joe (@Hachemjoe) October 11, 2017#messi picture of history. pic.twitter.com/YOH1ttydla— ' (@nothingsnow_) October 11, 2017#Messi Hattrick Today!!Follow @Hattrick_30 via: beinsports? pic.twitter.com/mpqJzghkTi— Hattrick (@Hattrick_30) October 11, 2017The greatest of your time, my time & everyone's time. #Messipic.twitter.com/4kjFBU1CHV— Arjun Pradeep (@IndianRegista) October 11, 2017Scores a hattrick with his country down 1-0 in a must win WC Qualifier in a stadium 9000ft above sea level. Never doubt him again. #Messi pic.twitter.com/UIVmWQUSxz— Prashant (@thebrahminator) October 11, 2017Ecuador scored after 1 minute ?Lord Messi 11' ??Lord Messi 18' ??Lord Messi 62' ??#Argentina through to Russia 2018. #WCQ2018 pic.twitter.com/FZKjtPjGY0— Daily Football Show (@DFS_AUS) October 11, 2017“Ecuador’s high altitude has less Oxygen? If not Oxygen, Messi will use Nitrogen.” #Messi #Russia2018— Pradosh Sar (@pradosh0007) October 11, 2017Argentina certainly needed something special tonight, and boy! did they luck out. Messi's hattrick only conformed to popular belief that Argentina's campaign, so far, has been a one-man achievement.#Messi with Argentina ? pic.twitter.com/UIbBbHYbJP— Mohamed Antaar (@Antoooor) October 11, 2017#Messi ?All time top scorer with ArgentinaAll time most assists with ArgentinaAll time top scorer in South America World Cup Qualifiers pic.twitter.com/9mUDUBsZFU— 442stat.com (@442stat) October 11, 2017Notably, Chile crashed out of the World Cup at around the same time, after losing 3-0 to Brazil.Chile 3rd place: we’ll be fine! Argentina are doing terribly! 90 mins later Argentina qualify & Chile finish 6th? #WorldCup #Messi pic.twitter.com/0hcDvzpdDY— Chris Ballard (@CJ_Ballard7) October 11, 2017@Argentina doesn't have a coach nor team play, they got just the best player in the world #Messi #WorldCup2018 #Argentina— Benjamin Caribbean (@bencaribbean) October 11, 2017Lionel Messi Performs When It Matters The Most. Gets A Hat-trick. #Argentina Finish 3rd & Qualify Automatically For #WorldCup In Russia.#WCQ pic.twitter.com/cfE2B1lrmX— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) October 11, 2017#Messi when he meets God. pic.twitter.com/mHnuI1EW9O— Roy Nemer (@RoyNemer) October 11, 2017The best picture of the night... Even the ad boards recognise a Legend when they see one. #Messi #WCQ pic.twitter.com/kxdl0tEyWt— ÏDØWÙ ]?DÂH GÏFT (@IdowuJudah) October 11, 2017Messi got least of the ball in 2nd half and he did with what he got.. Hattrick for messi.#Messi #argentinavsecuador pic.twitter.com/SPoQjYN5uh— Sajan dhiman (@sajandhiman) October 11, 2017Without saying much, this is Messi and the Argentine national team right now...????#Messi pic.twitter.com/TgG6z46F1v— ?????1?0?? (@apn_10) October 11, 2017Actually photo of #Messi carrying Argentina #argentinavsecuador pic.twitter.com/4wIUg70Tfq— Zaza (@Zazazinho_10) October 10, 2017Argentina line-up#YoAmoAMiSelección #TodosJuntosPodemos #Argentina #ECUARG #Messi pic.twitter.com/ujJLpm4EeJ— 442stat.com (@442stat) October 10, 2017Fans took no time to realise that they had witnessed something special. On the brink of crashing out, under pressure levels befitting the bottom of the Mariana Trench, Argentina rose like Fawkes the Phoenix in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Most prayed that they would. Many expected that they would, but only a few thought it'd be this way. As 'King Leo' blew Ecuador away, the world was brought to its knees by a giddy mixture of sheer admiration and paralysis from repeatedly being struck by awe. With Messi, it's pretty much like lightning, eh?Not all heroes wear capes. #Messi pic.twitter.com/0IXUDyMFMQ— Dhari Alasfour (@3a9four1999) October 10, 2017THE BEST EVER. #Messi pic.twitter.com/nnDUQqbaCY— Catallony (@Catallony) October 11, 2017how can you even argue that Messi isn’t the best player to ever touch a ball #Messi ?— John (@jtscott10) October 11, 2017BOW TO THE KING #Messi— Andres Padilla (@dre_padilla) October 11, 2017"He is unbelievable"Commentator sums it up.#Messi #GOAT #ECUARG— Fearless Motivation (@fearlessmotivat) October 11, 2017When doubt hovers the surface...the chosen one rises above. #Messi pic.twitter.com/N3ZcOFKCJ8— Christopher Schulz (@TopherSchulzMN) October 11, 2017There are very few if any, that can do stuff with a football at their feet under tremendous pressure like #Messi does...VERY FEW— Ekemini Daniel (@dee_kemus) October 11, 2017#MESSI LOOKING AT THE WHOLE MF WORLD LIKE: pic.twitter.com/ttCVtt11cM— Ben Boaz (@young_n_freshhh) October 11, 2017Argentinians when Ecuador were 1-0 up. #Messi pic.twitter.com/7JDEP2xzib— Pickle Rick (@Gtam11) October 11, 2017Thank you for existing in our time. ??#Messi pic.twitter.com/DJxgWpLJyy— Rojay™ † (@walkerrojay) October 11, 2017?#Messi is dragging Argentina toward the World Cup. ?? pic.twitter.com/dL2zUIRfTD— Neymar Jr F/Z (@neymarjrfz) October 11, 2017• Awful pitch• High altitude• High pressure situation• Team in poor formThe very best have no excuses #Messi pic.twitter.com/KP7CWwGsdv— Premier League Panel (@PremLeaguePanel) October 11, 2017The very thought that we might not have been able to see Messi in the World Cup next year caused waves of panic amidst his loyal fans. Argentina will collectively celebrate this thrilling victory, as their crown jewel outshone everyone and everything in his path.Messi, for those who thought he was out of the World Cup ?? ?? #Messi #Argentina pic.twitter.com/HSBkYWi1Lv— Kristhy Jimenez (@KristhyAJimenez) October 11, 2017Million Hopes. One Nation. One Man.G.O.A.T for a Reason.Leo Messi #Argentina pic.twitter.com/a3bcZtGvBK— Robin George (@Roxemm) October 11, 2017Russia, World’s Best is coming. ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ???? ? ?????? ??????????????#Messi— Leo Messi (@messi10stats) October 11, 2017#Messi did it#Argentina did this#We did thisOh what a night it has been#WC2018 we coming??Celebration ?? pic.twitter.com/iwimDwEwpk— ?Sangi? (@I_am_sangi3) October 11, 2017Final CONMEBOL World Cup Qualification Standings:1. Brazil2. Uruguay3. Lionel Messi4. Colombia5. Peru#Argentina #Worldcup2018 #Messi— Kushal Malani (@KushalMalani) October 11, 2017Look how happy they are!!! Yes Yes Yes ! #Argentina ???????? pic.twitter.com/tqvXXsF6cX— Sue (@Suefairyz) October 11, 2017Argentina finished their qualification campaign placed 3rd on the table, which sees them directly qualifying for the bonanza that will be the 2018 World Cup. It's in Russia, of course it's going to be a bonanza! Welcome #Argentina To #Russia2018WorldCup #Messi#messi10 #Messi ??— Sazib (@NaziurSajib) October 11, 2017Forever Best Entry In #WorldCup? #LEOMESSI#Argentina?? ?? ?? #Ecuador??— koko samrat (@kokosamrat) October 11, 2017#Messi is happy that’s what we want see ??#Argentina #WCQualifiers pic.twitter.com/eZCrJUotJq— ????? (@krishnait27) October 11, 2017If you don't think that #messi is the GOAT then remember, Messi spelt backwards is issem, which makes no sense just like your opinion???— BoI aNdres (@essien_andres) October 11, 2017After that mesmerizing (Messimerising, rather) performance, Lionel Messi will only continue to be called the greatest in the world of all-time.You want to know why #Messi is the greatest of all, you should have watched #ArgentinaEcuador #WCQ2018 match. #GOAT— sambit kumar rout (@rout_sambit) October 11, 2017There is Messi. Then there's a gap as huge as the Everest. Then there are other players. He is that good.#Messi #Argentina #Russia2018— Chitrarath Kumar (@chitrarathkumar) October 11, 2017Who is the best player in the history of football ?All stars with one voice #Messi#argentinavsecuador #Russia18 #?????????_????????? pic.twitter.com/LmhLYSdadg— #?????_?????57+ (@Homutiri) October 11, 2017He's only gone and scored a hat-trick. If Messi is not the GOAT then I'm a fucking chicken.— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) October 11, 2017The greatest of all time #Messi— Hussein (@KUWAITISAlNT) October 11, 2017