All hail King Messi, did the World Cup GOAT just get greater? Day six recap - The Athletic

Lionel Messi, aged 38, scored a hat-trick as Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in Group J of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, equalling the tournament's all-time goalscoring record. Kylian Mbappe scored twice in France's 3-1 win over Senegal, while Erling Haaland also netted twice as Norway beat Iraq 4-1. Austria also recorded a 3-1 victory over Jordan on what was described as a standout day of action at the tournament.