According to BBC Sport, it was a World Cup day filled with superstar performances. Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland both started strong. But in true Messi fashion, the Argentine legend delivered a masterclass that outshone them all. Despite being surrounded by the next generation of elite talent, Messi proved once again why he's still the player who defines the sport.

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