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The FC Crew react to Lionel Messi's remarkable hat trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria, as Messi ties Miroslav Klose for the most World Cup goals of all time at 16. Then, a breakdown of Kylian Mbappe's 2-goal game as France defeat Senegal 3-1 despite a shaky first half. Also, Erling Haaland leads Norway to a massive win over Iraq and Nedum Onuoha gives us an England-Croatia preview.
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