We should start with the latest set of results on what was a fascinating day.
Mbappé Lays Down Marker
Paul MacInnes was in New York/Jersey to see Kylian Mbappé lay down the first marker of the day. The Frenchman's goals mean we will not have to spend our time discussing VAR too much, but we certainly will. Mbappé's belter steals the show as a fluid France saw off a late Senegal challenge.
Haaland Punishes Iraq
Ewan Murray witnessed Erling Haaland doing what he does best as Norway returned to the biggest stage by pummelling Iraq into submission. Norway's Erling Haaland punished Iraq with a double on his World Cup debut.
Messi Dazzles with Hat-Trick
Pablo Iglesias Maurer was on hand to see Lionel Messi's 200th Argentina appearance, which he celebrated with a hat-trick against Algeria. He will be 39 next week but no one seems to have told him. Messi dazzled to equal the World Cup scoring record as Argentina breezed past Algeria.
Austria Edge Past Jordan
Austria required an own goal and a late penalty against newcomers Jordan to get their competition up and running. Marko Arnautovic added gloss to the scoreline as Austria saw off World Cup debutants Jordan.
