World Cup 2026: Ranking the 9 goals scored by Haaland, Kane, Mbappé and Messi across Tuesday and Wednesday

During the opening days of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday and Wednesday (June 17, 2026), four of soccer's biggest stars — Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé, and Lionel Messi — each found the net in their respective matches, combining for a total of 9 goals. The article, written by Yahoo Sports senior writer Nick Bromberg, ranks all nine goals scored by the quartet across the two days. Messi's performance was described as a 'historic night,' suggesting a particularly notable individual display.