Star Players Shine on Day 6 of the World Cup Action

WHO:

CNN - Lionel Scaloni, Argentina manager, stated, “Not only the Argentinian population but everybody — the whole planet — wants to see him play,” regarding Messi's importance to the team.

CNN - Amir Ghalenoei, Iran head coach, expressed frustration, saying, “I think our team is perhaps the most oppressed in the World Cup.”

CNN - Kylian Mbappé (France), Erling Haaland (Norway), Lionel Messi (Argentina), Didier Deschamps (France manager), Sadio Mané (Senegal), Amir Ghalenoei (Iran head coach), Vozinha (Cape Verde goalkeeper), Sabri Lamouchi (Tunisia coach), Hervé Renard (Tunisia manager), Julián Álvarez (Argentina), Riyad Mahrez (Algeria), Mousa Al-Tamari (Jordan).

WHAT:

CNN - Cape Verde's historic 0-0 draw against Spain was described as a "David versus Goliath" moment, with radio journalist Abrantes Moisés stating, “This is something huge.”

CNN - Vozinha's Instagram followers increased to over 7.4 million after the match against Spain, surpassing NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson's following.

CNN - Cape Verde achieved a historic 0-0 draw against Spain, marking a surprise result in the tournament.

CNN - Messi is set to play his first game of the tournament after recovering from a minor hamstring injury.

CNN - Mbappé has expressed his readiness to win at all costs and plans to increase his defensive work.

CNN - Haaland is making his World Cup debut, leading Norway against Iraq.

Fox News Sports - The match day features star players including Messi, Mbappé, and Haaland.

CNN - Tunisia sacked coach Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 loss to Sweden.

CNN - Vozinha's Instagram followers increased from around 50,000 to over 7.4 million after the match against Spain.

WHERE:

CNN - Matches are taking place at MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, New Jersey), Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, Massachusetts), Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, Missouri), and Levi’s Stadium (Santa Clara, California).

WHEN:

CNN - Norway is set to play Iraq in its opening match of the tournament.

CNN - Messi's first game is scheduled for today.

CNN - Norway is competing in its first World Cup since 1998.

CNN - Iran's team was ordered to leave the US shortly after a 2-2 draw with New Zealand.

WHY:

CNN - Messi aims to boost the popularity of soccer in the US as he plays in what feels like his last gift to the sport.

CNN - Messi aims to boost the popularity of soccer in the US as he plays in what may be his last World Cup.

CNN - Iran's coach expressed frustration over the team's abrupt travel orders after their match.

HOW:

CNN - The Norwegian team is expected to be led by striker Erling Haaland and playmaker Martin Ødegaard against Iraq.

CNN - Messi's manager provided a positive update on his condition, stating he is "essential" to the team.

Argentina's manager, Lionel Scaloni, emphasized the global desire to see Messi play, highlighting his significance to the team. Meanwhile, Iran's head coach, Amir Ghalenoei, voiced his frustration, claiming his team is among the most oppressed in the World Cup. In upcoming matches, Norway will face Iraq, with star players Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard expected to lead the charge.