- Veteran stars still stealing the show — 41‑year‑old Cristiano Ronaldo became the oldest outfield World Cup starter (and is still searching for a goal), 38‑year‑old Lionel Messi opened with a hat trick, while 40‑year‑old Luka Modric had a rough outing against England.
- Cape Verde's 40‑year‑old goalkeeper Vozinha helped hold Spain to a shock 0‑0 draw — a feel‑good upset, and his mom hopes to be at their next match.
- Teenagers are making headlines too — Senegal's 18‑year‑old Ibrahim Mbaye scored on his debut, Mexico's 17‑year‑old Gilberto Mora earned a big home cheer, and Spain's prodigy Lamine Yamal (19) has already come off the bench.
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