The FIFA World Cup 2026 delivered another thrilling round of fixtures as football’s biggest stars produced memorable performances.
Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Algeria with a sensational hat-trick, scoring in the 17th, 60th and 76th minutes to cap a historic night for the Argentine captain.
France also began their campaign with a 3-1 win over Senegal. Kylian Mbappé scored twice to continue his remarkable scoring form and lead Les Bleus to all three points.
Norway enjoyed a dream start to the tournament, defeating Iraq 4-1. Erling Haaland announced himself on the World Cup stage with two goals on his tournament debut.
Austria completed the day’s action with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Jordan to secure an important opening win.
With Messi making history, Mbappé delivering once again and Haaland shining on his World Cup debut, FIFA World Cup 2026 is already living up to expectations.
Fan Question:
Which performance impressed you the most: Messi’s hat-trick, Mbappé’s brace or Haaland’s World Cup debut double?
