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World Cup superstars on full display as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland shine in Monday's slate

Lionel Messi became the all-time leading goalscorer in men's FIFA World Cup history during a Monday slate of games. Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland also recorded two goals each in victories for their national teams. These performances occurred during the first two games of the tournament group stage.

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Lionel Messi broke the all-time World Cup goals record on Monday.

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  1. Messi Sets All-Time Scoring Record as Mbappe and Haaland Shine

    Lionel Messi became the all-time leading goalscorer in men's FIFA World Cup history during a Monday slate of games. Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland also recorded two goals each in victories for their national teams. These performances occurred during the first two games of the tournament group stage.

    What's confirmed:

    • Lionel Messi is now the all-time leading goalscorer in men's FIFA World Cup history.
    • Messi scored two goals in a 2-0 victory for Argentina against Austria.
    • Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland each scored two goals in wins for France and Norway.
    • Erling Haaland scored twice in the first 15 minutes of the second half during Norway's 3-2 win over Senegal.
    • The 2026 men's World Cup is hosted across Canada, Mexico, and the USA.
    • The tournament features 104 games over 39 days.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • England is facing Ghana.
    • Criticism of Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal is unfair.
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