- Kylian Mbappe scored two goals for France against Senegal, becoming their all-time record goalscorer, though his match was overshadowed by a major VAR controversy over a denied penalty.
- Erling Haaland scored a brace on his World Cup debut, leading Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq and topping Group I.
- Lionel Messi netted a hat-trick for Argentina against Algeria, equalling Miroslav Klose's record for most World Cup goals.
- Ghana's Thomas Partey will miss their match against Panama after a Canadian court dismissed his appeal against being denied entry to the country.
- Trevoh Chalobah has been called up to England's World Cup squad to replace the injured Tino Livramento ahead of their opening match.
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