Messi scored a stunning second-half goal to push Argentina to a 2-1 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina; France beat Honduras as goal-line technology makes history and Haris Seferovic gave Switzerland a dramatic last-gasp win over Ecuador.
Argentina's Lionel Messi, left, scores his side's second goal during the group F World Cup match against Bosnia-Herzegovina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Photo: AP
Vedad Ibisevic scored a close-in goal in the 85th to give Bosnia-Herzegovina hope. Photo: AP
Karim Benzema (C) scored twice and set up another that was confirmed by goal—line technology to help France beat Honduras in their Group E opener. Photo: AFP
Honduras' goalkeeper and captain Noel Valladares (R) handles the ball to score an own goal from a shot by France's Karim Benzema. Photo: AFP
A giant screen in the stadium shows an action replay of France's Karim Benzemas shot using the new goal-line technology during a Group E match between France and Honduras at the Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre. Photo: AFP
Switzerland's Admir Mehmedi, right, scores his side's first goal against Ecuador at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia. Photo: AP
Haris Seferovic scored deep in stoppage-time to give Switzerland a dramatic victory over Ecuador in their Group E opener. Photo: AP
Enner Valencia gave Ecuador the lead in the 22nd minute. Photo: AP
Argentina's fans kiss a replica of the World Cup trophy before the match between Argentina and Bosnia-Hercegovina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio De Janeiro. Photo: AFP