Messi, Mbappe, Haaland, Soar On An Unforgettable World Cup Tuesday

BusinessSportsMoneyMessi, Mbappe, Haaland, Soar On An Unforgettable World Cup TuesdayByMichael Lewis,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. U.S. men's national team and soccerFollow AuthorJun 16, 2026, 11:43pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.SummaryThree superstars delivered historic performances on an unforgettable World Cup Tuesday. France's Kylian Mbappe started it with a brace against Senegal, making history by surpassing Pelé in World Cup goals and becoming France's all-time leading international scorer. Norway's Erling Haaland marked his World Cup debut with a brace in a 4-1 victory over Iraq. Capping off the incredible day, Argentina's Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup hat-trick against Algeria. That tied Messi with Miroslav Klose for the all-time World Cup goal record with 16 goals, while also making him the first player to compete in six World Cups and score in five.Show More KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JUNE 16: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Argentina and Algeria at Kansas City Stadium on June 16, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Maja Hitij - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)FIFA via Getty ImagesThree talented superstars produced one of the most memorable days in FIFA World Cup history on Tuesday.France's Kylian Mbappe set the table with a brace. Norway's Erling Haaland then produced one of his own. And Argentina's Lionel Messi closed out the night with his first World Cup hat-trick. That tied Messi with Germany's Miroslav Klose atop the all-time cup goal list with 16 goals apiece.Each player boasts unique talents.Mbappe has combined power, speed, and even a light touch, when needed, to become one of the great goal scorers.Haaland is just power personified. He also has pace, but Ha...