The eyes of the world were mesmerised by the untouchable Lionel Messi as he wrote himself into history by scoring a stunning hat-trick to give Argentina the perfect start to their World Cup title defence, beating Algeria 3-0 in Kansas.
England made it two wins from two to start the Women's T20 World Cup but their four-wicket win over Ireland was overshadowed by an injury scare to Nat Sciver-Bunt, who retired herself out on 48 as she continues to manage a calf issue.
Kylian Mbappe became the highest scorer in France's history as his sensational double powered Les Bleus to a 3-1 win over Senegal in their Group I World Cup opener in New Jersey.