Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe shine in World Cup 2026 action

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina's World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match against Egypt on July 7 in Atlanta, continuing his impressive performance at age 39. Kylian Mbappe has also excelled, contributing to France's efforts as they advance through the tournament. Messi leads the race for the Golden Boot with seven goals, followed closely by Mbappe and Erling Haaland, who also has seven in his World Cup debut. As the tournament progresses, several teams, including England and Spain, are also making strong cases for the title with their standout players. The quarter-finals are set to feature England facing Haaland's Norway.

• 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Superstars are shining brightest as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland light up World Cup 2026