The World Cup delivered a showcase day for young superstardom, with Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé both commanding the pitch. But according to ESPN, Lionel Messi had other ideas—reminding everyone exactly why he remains soccer's most transcendent talent, effortlessly overshadowing even those elite performers.

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