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World Cup 2026 quiz: Messi and Cape Verde shine but how much do you remember from opening week? (opens original article in a new tab)

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The 2026 World Cup opening week saw exciting matches including Messi's hat-trick and upsets by Cape Verde and Iran.

  • The 2026 World Cup opening week featured action from Arab teams like Qatar, Morocco, and Egypt.
  • Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick against Algeria.
  • Cape Verde drew with Spain and Iran drew with New Zealand despite travel issues.
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