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The 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered its biggest night yet on Tuesday, with three of the sports biggest names — Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland — all producing electrifying performances across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Argentina 3-0 Algeria — Messi Makes History
Lionel Messi became the World Cups joint-top all-time scorer with a stunning hat-trick as defending champions Argentina kicked off their title defense with a commanding victory over Algeria at Kansas City Stadium.
Match Details
Final Score: Argentina 3-0 Algeria
Venue: Kansas City Stadium, Kansas
Group: J
Messis Goals: 17, 60, 76
Making his record 200th appearance for Argentina, the 38-year-old Messi became the first player ever to appear at six World Cups. His first hat-trick at a World Cup finals took his tournament tally to 16 goals — equaling Germanys Miroslav Klose as the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history.
France 3-1 Senegal — Mbappe Becomes Frances All-Time Scorer
Kylian Mbappe scored twice to lead France to a 3-1 victory over Senegal in their Group D opener, becoming Frances all-time leading goalscorer with his 58th international goal. At just 27, Mbappe now has 14 World Cup goals.
Norway 4-1 Iraq — Haaland Dominates on World Cup Debut
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway cruised past Iraq 4-1, scoring Norways first World Cup finals goal in over 10,000 days. Haaland now has 57 goals in 51 appearances for Norway.
FAQs:
Q: How many World Cup goals does Messi have? A: 16, tying Klose for the all-time record.
Q: Who has the most World Cup appearances? A: Messi, first to play in six World Cups.
Q: How many goals does Mbappe need to break Kloses record? A: He has 14, needs 3 more.
Q: When is Argentinas next match? A: vs Austria in Group J.
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