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From the Giants to the Belles and all in between
Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland both enjoyed a fine start to the World Cup - but on a day packed with superstars, Lionel Messi still took top billing.
Jordan kick off their maiden World Cup journey in California while Austria make their first Finals appearance in 28 years
Wayne Bridge lauded the qualities of Nico O’Reilly and is backing the Manchester City defender to shine for England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The eyes of the world were mesmerised by the untouchable Lionel Messi as he wrote himself into history by scoring a stunning hat-trick to give Argentina the perfect start to their World Cup title defence, beating Algeria 3-0 in Kansas.
Lionel Messi's Argentina defeated Algeria by three goals to nil in Kansas City on Tuesday evening
Lionel Messi scores a hat-trick to reach 16 World Cup goals, equalling Miroslav Klose's record.
Iraq striker Aymen Hussein's journey to the World Cup is one that could easily have taken a different turn.
JACK GAUGHAN AND CRAIG HOPE: The England captain doesn't want to leave North America wondering this summer and called on Tuchel's Three Lions to attack the tournament.
Erling Haaland has made a habit of scoring debut goals in the big competitions. He did it in the Champions League, the Bundesliga and the Premier League. Now he has done it at the World Cup too.
All the free live stream details around the globe for Austria vs Jordan as Group J coverage continues at the World Cup 2026.
The Manchester City winger is confident the Black Stars can qualify from England's group