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

Messi, Mbappé and Haaland dominate as World Cup stars rewrite history in a single day

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🇬🇧 English Jun 23, 05:07 UTC

🇫🇷 French Jun 23, 06:57 UTC · RMC Sport

🇧🇷 Portuguese Jun 23, 11:59 UTC · G1

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The brief

Coverage highlights Messi’s milestone achievement, France’s continued dominance under Mbappé, and Norway’s surprise run with Haaland’s goals. The New York Times and ESPN focus on Messi’s quest for an elusive World Cup trophy, while Fox Sports and AP News emphasize the trio’s parallel brilliance. Outlets including The Guardian and Reuters note a tragic incident involving a Jordan fan’s death in a crowd crush, overshadowing Portugal’s match.

FOX Sports and Yahoo Sports frame the day’s action as a showcase for the tournament’s biggest stars, with Mbappé and Haaland’s performances keeping France and Norway in contention. The New York Times and AP News link the trio’s success to broader narratives about legacy and team momentum. Attention will turn to Tuesday’s matches, where England faces Ghana amid ongoing criticism of Portugal’s treatment in media coverage.

France and Norway’s trajectories remain critical, with Mbappé and Haaland’s consistency under scrutiny as they push toward deeper knockout-stage runs. Coverage does not yet specify whether Messi’s record attempt will continue in his next game.

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Quick answers

Did Messi break a World Cup scoring record on Monday?

According to FOX Sports, Reuters, and AP News, Messi set a World Cup record during Monday’s matches, though the exact nature of the record is not detailed in the headlines.

Which teams are benefiting most from Mbappé and Haaland’s performances?

France and Norway are the teams advancing due to Mbappé’s and Haaland’s goals, per ESPN and AP News.

Is there any impact on Portugal’s standing after the fan incident?

The Guardian notes criticism of Portugal’s media portrayal amid a separate tragedy involving a Jordan fan, but coverage does not link the incident directly to Portugal’s on-field performance.