Messi vs. Mbappe: Who Lit Up the World Cup 2026 Openers?

The first round of group stage fixtures at the 2026 World Cup delivered fireworks, with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe stealing the headlines. Messi, captaining Argentina, orchestrated a masterclass against a stubborn Uruguay side, scoring a sublime free kick and setting up two goals in a 3-0 victory. His vision and passing carved open the defense, reminding everyone why he's still the game's ultimate playmaker. Over in Group E, Kylian Mbappe was simply unstoppable for France against Japan. The...