Messi scores hat-trick as World Cup sees numerous draws

The World Cup has opened with notable performances as all teams have played one match. Argentina's Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick, leading the scoring chart, while Harry Kane matched Gary Lineker's record with a double in England's 4-2 victory over Croatia. Draws dominated the initial matches, with nine occurring in this stage, signaling a more cautious approach from several teams. Other standout results include Germany's 7-1 win over Curaçao and Sweden's 5-1 victory against Tunisia. Noteworthy performances include Cape Verde's draw with Spain, highlighted by goalkeeper Vozinha's commendable display. Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modrić struggled in their respective games, raising questions about their performances as the tournament progresses.

• 8:41 AMYahoo Sports — Top stars shine but a raft of draws after first World Cup group games