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The inaugural World Cup winners have gone for a mix of youth and experience.
If Spain and Germany justify their billing, it won’t be difficult for them to progress from the group.
Max Verstappen led from pole position at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, taking the chequered flag 15.186 seconds clear of Mercedes's Lewis Hamilton.
Marcelo Martinez is hoping Messi will lift the trophy at his fifth and final World Cup.
The title, clinched with three races to spare, ended an eight-year streak by Mercedes who have yet to win a race this season.
A recovery tractor was on the track while the AlphaTauri driver was still lapping at speed in heavy rain and spray.
The Dutchman's closest rival Charles Leclerc was handed a five-second post-race penalty in the Japanese GP.
Real Madrid are level with rivals Barcelona on 19 points at the top of standings, with Barca ahead on goal difference.
The Mexican triumphed in a rain-delayed race that saw Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finish second.
Spain snatched a place in the Nations League final four after striker Alvaro Morata's late goal secured a 1-0 win over hosts Portugal on Tuesday.