Mbappé Brace Powers France Past Senegal on World Cup
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- Kylian Mbappé netted a brace as France defeated Senegal 3-1 in New Jersey on Day 6 of the 2026 World Cup
- Erling Haaland is set to make his World Cup debut for Norway against Iraq in Boston, per the live blog
- Lionel Messi leads Argentina's title defense against Algeria in Kansas City
- Jordan play their first-ever World Cup match against Austria, a historic moment for the tournament debutants
- The 2026 World Cup has already showcased stars like Lamine Yamal, Vinícius Júnior, and Virgil van Dijk in earlier days of group-stage play
Why it matters: Mbappé's brace against Senegal cements his status as the tournament's marquee performer on a single day that stacks Haaland's long-awaited debut, Messi's title defense, and a World Cup first-timer in Jordan — more concentrated star power than most knockout rounds deliver.
