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Early World Cup winners and losers: Messi a hero and Ronaldo a zero
Lionel Messi scored for Argentina as the expanded tournament began, with 48 national teams now through their first match.
- On June 16, Lionel Messi scored for Argentina during the World Cup opener in Kansas City, Missouri, marking the tournament's historic expansion.
- The World Cup expanded to include more teams, with every squad now having completed their opening match following the first round of play.
- Messi answered questions about his age and role through his performance, while Cristiano Ronaldo faced scrutiny after his opening statistics were questioned.
- New Zealand secured a tie against Iran, joining several teams that managed points against heavily favored opponents during the first round.
- Larger challenges remain ahead for all teams as the tournament continues following the opening round of high-scoring games with thrilling performances.
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