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Messi, Mbappe & Vini jr - best World Cup goals from round one

BBC Sport · Jun 18, 2026, 5:01 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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Watch the best goals from the first round of games at the World Cup, including memorable strikes from Argentina's Lionel Messi, France's Kylian Mbappe and Brazil's Vinicius Jr.

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