The 2026 World Cup has already showcased notable talents like Lamine Yamal, Vinícius Júnior, and Virgil van Dijk. However, Day 6 introduced even more stars into the mix.
The action began with a match between France and Senegal in New Jersey, where Kylian Mbappé scored twice in Les Bleus‘ 3-1 victory. Next, Erling Haaland made a memorable World Cup debut against Iraq in Boston, impressively scoring two goals in a 4-1 win.
Meanwhile, Argentina kicked off their title defense against Algeria with a dominant 3-0 win in Kansas City, highlighted by a remarkable hat trick from Lionel Messi, marking his 16th World Cup goal and tying him with Miroslav Klose for the all-time record. In the final match of the day, World Cup newcomers Jordan fell to Austria with a score of 3-1.
It’s hard to imagine a more thrilling group stage day than this.
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