The 2026 FIFA World Cup witnessed a historic day of play with record-breaking performances from several football icons. Kylian Mbappé became France’s all-time leading scorer with 58 goals, surpassing Olivier Giroud and climbing the World Cup goalscoring charts. Erling Haaland made a stunning World Cup debut for Norway, scoring twice in a 4-1 victory, marking the nation’s return to the tournament after a long absence. Lionel Messi, appearing in his sixth World Cup, scored a hat-trick against Algeria, tying the all-time World Cup goal record with Miroslav Klose at 16 goals. While Harry Kane also scored for England, Cristiano Ronaldo, at 41, showed signs of age for the first time. The day was characterized by a flurry of 17 goals and the emergence of a new generation alongside established stars.