According to France 24, France opened with a commanding three-to-one victory over Senegal. Kylian Mbappé was outstanding, scoring twice to reach a historic milestone: he's now France's all-time leading international goalscorer with 58 goals. Across the tournament, Lionel Messi was equally prolific for Argentina, netting a hat-trick—three goals—in their opening match against Algeria. The performances from both superstars promise an exciting tournament ahead.

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