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Messi scores twice in sixth World Cup opener, 200th Argentina cap
Lionel Messi scored a brace in his sixth World Cup opening match, which also marked his 200th appearance for Argentina.
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Lionel Messi scored a brace in his sixth World Cup opening match, which also marked his 200th appearance for Argentina.

Lionel Messi has set numerous World Cup records, including most appearances, assists, and dribbles. He recently equaled Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals and 17 victories, and became the oldest hat-trick scorer at 38.

Kylian Mbappe scored his 57th goal for France in a World Cup opener against Senegal, tying Olivier Giroud's record. At 27, he is poised to become the nation's all-time top scorer and potentially surpass Miroslav Klose's World Cup record of 16 goals.