Messi becomes first player to appear in six World Cups with hat-trick
Lionel Messi made history by becoming the first player to appear in six World Cups, celebrating with a hat-trick against Algeria. Kylian Mbappé scored twice in France's comeback win over Senegal, while Erling Haaland debuted with a brace in Norway's 4-1 victory over Iraq. The tournament continues to showcase emerging talents and surprises.
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Published 17 Jun 2026, 06:21 UTC · Updated 17 Jun 2026, 06:30 UTC
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