Lionel Messi ties World Cup goals record in Argentina's opening win
CBS NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 1:04 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Lionel Messi scored a hat trick to tie the all-time record for World Cup goals during Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria in their group stage opener. Kylian Mbappé also made headlines, becoming the leading scorer in French history with two goals in a 3-1 win against Senegal. Erling Haaland contributed as well, scoring twice for Norway in their 4-1 triumph over Iraq. The performances reflect the competitive as top players begin their World Cup campaigns.
- •Messi ties World Cup goals record with a hat trick
- •Argentina wins 3-0 against Algeria in group stage
- •Mbappé becomes all-time leading scorer for France
- •Haaland scores twice in Norway's 4-1 victory over Iraq
- •Top players showcase skills as the tournament unfolds
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