Messi, Mbappe, Haaland, and Kane shine in World Cup matches
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 8:10 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Messi, Mbappe, Haaland, and Kane showcased exceptional form in their latest World Cup games. Kylian Mbappe scored twice in France's 3-1 victory over Senegal, while Erling Haaland netted two goals in Norway's 4-1 win against Iraq. Lionel Messi lifted Argentina with a hat-trick in a 3-0 win over Algeria, and Harry Kane contributed two goals in England's 4-2 win over Croatia. All four are expected to be key players throughout the tournament, which adds excitement for fans and teams alike.
- •Messi scores hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria
- •Mbappe nets twice as France beats Senegal 3-1
- •Haaland scores two in Norway's 4-1 victory against Iraq
- •Kane contributes two goals in England's 4-2 win over Croatia
- •Next matches scheduled for Monday at 18:00 and 22:00 BST
- 8:10 AMYahoo Sports — How do you stop Messi, Mbappe, Haaland and Kane?
- 8:10 AMBBC Sport — How do you stop Messi, Mbappe, Haaland and Kane?
- 8:10 AMBBC Football — A defender's view on how to stop the World Cup's best strikers
"Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane look to be on lethal form in this World Cup. So how can you stop them in their tracks?
"Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane look to be on lethal form in this World Cup. So how can you stop them in their tracks?
"Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane look to be on lethal form in this World Cup. So how can you stop them in their tracks?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 8:10 AMHow do you stop Messi, Mbappe, Haaland and Kane?
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane look to be on lethal form in this World Cup. So how can you stop them in their tracks?
- BBC SportJun 22, 2026, 8:10 AMHow do you stop Messi, Mbappe, Haaland and Kane?
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane look to be on lethal form in this World Cup. So how can you stop them in their tracks?
- BBC FootballJun 22, 2026, 8:10 AMA defender's view on how to stop the World Cup's best strikers
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane look to be on lethal form in this World Cup. So how can you stop them in their tracks?
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