Messi hat trick, Mbappé magic light up World Cup Day 5
Argentina and France flex muscle with three-goal hauls, while Norway stuns with a statement win. The knockout stage bracket starts to take shape.
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé reminded the world why they’re among the game’s elite on Day 5 of the 2026 World Cup, each delivering masterclasses to keep their teams on track. Messi’s clinical hat trick powered Argentina past Haiti 4-1 in Group A, while Mbappé orchestrated a 3-0 dismantling of South Korea in Group B. Argentina’s opener came in the 12th minute when Messi curled a free kick past the South Korean wall.
