Messi, Mbappé, Vinicius Jr. Deliver World Cup Group Stage Magic

The opening round of World Cup group stage fixtures delivered a showcase of individual brilliance, with three of football’s biggest stars etching their names into tournament history. Argentina’s Lionel Messi opened his campaign with a trademark curling effort from outside the box, silencing critics and sparking Albiceleste hopes. France’s Kylian Mbappé followed suit, unleashing a ferocious strike that underlined his status as the tournament’s most dangerous forward. Brazil’s Vinicius Jr. then ca...