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Messi, Mbappé, and Haaland shine on Day 6 of World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 4:22 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Messi, Mbappé, and Haaland shine on Day 6 of World Cup
Summary

On June 17, 2026, Lionel Messi scored a hat trick, leading Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Algeria in the 2026 World Cup. Kylian Mbappé netted two goals in France's 3-1 win against Senegal while Erling Haaland also scored twice for Norway in their 4-1 win over Iraq. The day's matches highlighted the attacking prowess of these three superstars, with Messi's performance tying him for the all-time World Cup goal record. The competition continues to heat up as France and Norway prepare to face off, which could determine Group I outcomes on June 26.

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  • •Messi scores three goals in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria.
  • •Mbappé scores twice in France's 3-1 win against Senegal.
  • •Haaland nets two in Norway's 4-1 victory over Iraq.
  • •Messi ties Miroslave Klose for all-time World Cup goals.
  • •France and Norway set to clash on June 26.
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  • 4:22 PMYahoo Sports — The 2026 World Cup officially arrived on Tuesday with Messi, Mbappé and Haaland each making a star turn
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Mbappé and Haaland each scored twice before Messi delivered the first World Cup hat trick of his career.

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