Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland dazzle on same day at the World Cup
Three of the world's top footballers scored in the same day at the World Cup.
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📍 How it ended
Lionel Messi set a World Cup record while Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland both scored two goals in wins for France and Norway. The three stars shone during a single slate of games.
Epilogue added 10d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Three of the world's top footballers scored in the same day at the World Cup. Lionel Messi set a World Cup record. Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland each scored twice in their respective matches.
Coverage emphasizes the individual performances of Messi, Mbappé, and Haaland. FOX Sports, Reuters, ESPN, and AP News all highlight the simultaneous standout performances. Watch for reactions from fans and analysts.
Coverage does not yet specify the nature of Messi's record.
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Quick answers
Who scored in the World Cup today?
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Erling Haaland all scored.
What record did Lionel Messi set?
Coverage does not yet specify the nature of Messi's record.
Which teams did Mbappé and Haaland play for?
Mbappé played for France. Haaland played for Norway.
Coverage (8)
- World Cup 2026: Martínez says criticism of Ronaldo and Portugal ‘unfair’; England face Ghana The Guardian · 23d ago
- World Cup superstars on full display as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland shine in Monday's slate Fox News · 23d ago
- World Cup 2026: The Big 3 — Messi, Mbappé, Haaland Yahoo Sports · 24d ago
- Tuesday Cannon Fodder: World Cup Day 13 Yahoo Sports · 24d ago
- World Cup Roundup: Lionel Messi Sets World Cup Record; Mbappé, Haaland Keep Up FOX Sports · 24d ago
- Stars sparkle early as Messi and Mbappe light up World Cup Reuters · 24d ago
- World Cup Daily: Mbappé, Haaland with two goals in wins for France and Norway ESPN · 24d ago
- Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland dazzle on same day at the World Cup AP News · 24d ago
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