Top stars shine but a raft of draws after first World Cup group games

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The World Cup group stage featured standout performances from top players including Lionel Messi, who scored a hat-trick, leading the scoring chart ahead of other stars like Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane. Despite some draws, the tournament showcased both familiar and new competitive dynamics.

The World Cup has felt both very much the same and very different now every team has played one match. The big names have already come out to play, with Argentina's Lionel Messi starting the defence of the title with a hat-trick to top the scoring list ahead of the likes of Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane on two goals.