Messi, Mbappé, and Haaland shine in World Cup openers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 12:44 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
In World Cup action on June 16, Kylian Mbappé scored twice for France in a 3-1 win over Senegal in New Jersey. Erling Haaland scored two goals in Norway's 4-1 victory against Iraq in Foxborough. Lionel Messi capped the day with a hat trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria in Kansas City, tying Miroslav Klose for the most goals in World Cup history with 16. Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane are slated to play for Portugal and England later today, adding more anticipation to the tournament.
- •Mbappé reaches 14 World Cup goals with two against Senegal.
- •Haaland debuts with a brace as Norway wins.
- •Messi ties for the most World Cup goals with a hat trick.
- •Portugal and England set to play later today.
- 12:44 PMYahoo Sports — ⚽️ Y! Sports AM: 3 stars, 7 goals
"Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland had themselves a Tuesday.
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