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It has been an incredible first week at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the superstars showing up -- Lionel Messi tying the all-time men's World Cup goals record by scoring his first hat trick in this …
What we know
- Source: ESPN
- Byline: James Tyler
- Published: 19 Jun 2026 06:34
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