Record-Breaking Messi, Mbappé and Haaland Steal the Show on World Cup Day 6

Day 6 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered historic moments. Kylian Mbappé broke Olivier Giroud’s all-time scoring record as France beat Senegal. Erling Haaland dazzled with a brace on his Norway debut against Iraq. Lionel Messi then capped the day with a stunning hat-trick for Argentina. His goals equalled and surpassed records for oldest brace and hat-trick in World Cup history while matching Miroslav Klose’s all-time tally. The action wrapped up as Austria secured a 3-1 win over debutants Jordan. Early days in the tournament have already produced unforgettable performances and milestone achievements.

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