First Round of World Cup Group Matches Are Complete! Messi's Hat Trick, Cape Verde's Upset and More!

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The opening round of World Cup group stage fixtures are complete with a plethora of storylines. The new rules, the hydration break and more have caused chaos within football fans. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi's hat trick and Cabo Verde's draw with Spain delivered magical moments reminding us what the World Cup is about.Join Rees Goodall and Joa'o Lara Jr. to break it down on The Inverted Microphone.

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