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Messi, Mbappé, and Haaland shine on World Cup stage

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 2:00 AM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Messi, Mbappé, and Haaland shine on World Cup stage

Summary

Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, and Kylian Mbappé all excelled during their soccer matches in the World Cup on June 22, 2026. Haaland netted two goals for Norway against Senegal shortly after halftime, showcasing his scoring ability. Earlier in the day, Messi and Mbappé each scored two for Argentina and France, respectively, contributing to significant wins for their teams. Messi now holds the record as the World Cup's all-time leading goal-scorer with 18 goals. This round of matches saw a combined total of 13 goals scored by the three players.

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By the Numbers

•Messi scored twice for Argentina in their match against Austria.
•Mbappé added two goals for France, leading them to a 3-0 win over Iraq.
•Haaland scored both goals for Norway early in the second half against Senegal.
•Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goal-scorer with 18 goals.
•Norway's last World Cup appearance was in 1998, two years before Haaland was born.

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2:00 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup stars Messi, Mbappe, Haaland dazzle on same day

What they're saying

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Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Kylan Mbappé delivered dazzling performances on a showcase day for the World Cup's top scorers. Haaland scored twice for Norway in the first 15 minutes of the second half against Senegal on Monday night, making up for clanking a shot off the post and getting denied on a header just before halftime.
— Yahoo Sportsby STEPHEN WHYNO

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