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World Cup 2026: Messi Scores Hat-Trick, Spain Stunned by Draw
The opening round of the 2026 World Cup delivered big surprises: Lionel Messi netted his first hat-trick in the tournament's history, Spain was held to a 0-0 draw by Cape Verde, and Portugal managed only a point against DR Congo. Other highlights include Kylian Mbappe becoming France's all-time top scorer and Curacao scoring its first-ever World Cup goal in a 7-1 loss to Germany.