Messi and Mbappé Shine in World Cup Goal-scoring Battle
WHO:
USA Today - Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Cristian Romero, Argentina, France, Norway, England, Switzerland, Morocco, Egypt
Al Jazeera - Lionel Scaloni, Argentina coach
WHAT:
Sports Illustrated - Kylian Mbappé scored his eighth goal of the tournament in France's quarterfinal win over Morocco, bringing his total to 8 goals and 3 assists.
Diario AS - Jude Bellingham scored a brace against Norway, bringing his total to 6 goals, making him and Harry Kane the first two players from the same nation to score six or more goals in a single edition of the World Cup.
USA Today - The Golden Boot standings show Kylian Mbappé with 8 goals and 3 assists, Lionel Messi with 8 goals and 2 assists, Erling Haaland with 7 goals, and Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane both with 6 goals.
Al Jazeera - Scaloni stated that Messi missed two penalties during the tournament, but he will continue to take penalty kicks as he wishes.
Al Jazeera - Scaloni mentioned that Messi has done preparation work with his fitness coach to maintain his physical condition.
Al Jazeera - Scaloni praised Switzerland for reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 72 years after eliminating Colombia on penalties.
USA Today - Messi has scored 21 goals in World Cup history, surpassing Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals.
beIN SPORTS - Messi became the first player in World Cup history to score in six consecutive knockout-stage matches.
Al Jazeera - Messi inspired a comeback victory over Egypt, scoring once and providing an assist after Argentina trailed 2-0.
ESPN - Julián Alvarez scored a crucial goal in the quarterfinal match against Switzerland, leading Argentina to a 3-1 victory and securing a spot in the semifinals for the second straight World Cup.
FOX Sports - Messi scored his first-ever World Cup hat trick during a match against Algeria, marking a significant milestone in his career.
USA Today - The quarterfinal match between Norway and England is scheduled for Saturday, July 11.
USA Today - Argentina will face Switzerland on Saturday in the second game of a quarterfinal doubleheader.
USA Today - The quarterfinal match between Norway and England is scheduled for Saturday, July 11.
USA Today - Argentina will face Switzerland on Saturday in the second game of a quarterfinal doubleheader.
USA Today - The quarterfinal match between Norway and England is scheduled for Saturday, July 11.
USA Today - Messi scored his 21st goal against Egypt in the round of 16.
olympics.com - Messi recorded his 17th goal against Austria on June 22 and added another to take his tally to 18.
USA Today - Kylian Mbappé scored his eighth goal of the tournament in France's quarterfinal win over Morocco, overtaking Messi in the Golden Boot race.
Diario AS - Jude Bellingham scored a brace against Norway, bringing his total to six goals, making him and Harry Kane the first two players from the same nation to score six or more goals in a single edition of the World Cup.
Sports Illustrated - Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham have combined for 14 goals at the tournament, contributing to Real Madrid's record of 19 goals at a single World Cup.
Sports Illustrated - The Golden Boot standings show Kylian Mbappé with 8 goals and 3 assists, Lionel Messi with 8 goals and 2 assists, Erling Haaland with 7 goals, and Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane both with 6 goals.
USA Today - Kylian Mbappé scored his eighth goal of the tournament in France's quarterfinal win over Morocco, tying him with Messi for the Golden Boot race.
Al Jazeera - Messi has scored eight goals in five matches during the tournament.
Diario AS - Jude Bellingham scored a brace against Norway, bringing his total to six goals, making him and Harry Kane the first two players from the same nation to score six or more goals in a single edition of the World Cup.
ESPN - Julián Alvarez scored a crucial goal in the quarterfinal match against Switzerland, leading Argentina to a 3-1 victory and securing a spot in the semifinals for the second straight World Cup.
FOX Sports - Messi's hat trick against Algeria marked his first-ever World Cup hat trick.
beIN SPORTS - Messi has extended his scoring run at the World Cup to nine straight games.
Al Jazeera - Scaloni stated that Messi missed two penalties during the tournament, but he will continue to take penalty kicks as he wishes.
Al Jazeera - Scaloni mentioned that Messi has done preparation work with his fitness coach to maintain his physical condition.
Diario AS - Kylian Mbappé has scored eight goals in the tournament, leading the Golden Boot race, while Lionel Messi is in second place with eight goals but has fewer assists.
Diario AS - Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane have both scored six goals in the tournament, making them the first two players from the same nation to achieve this in a single edition of the World Cup.
USA Today - The Golden Boot race is tight, with Messi and Mbappé both having scored eight goals each in the tournament, while Haaland has seven and Kane has six.
USA Today - Messi and Mbappé are also in a battle for the most goals ever at a World Cup, with Messi at 21 and Mbappé at 20.
ESPN - Julián Alvarez scored a crucial goal in the quarterfinal match against Switzerland, leading Argentina to a 3-1 victory and securing a spot in the semifinals for the second straight World Cup.
FOX Sports - Messi scored his first-ever World Cup hat trick during a match against Algeria, marking a significant milestone in his career.
Al Jazeera - Scaloni praised Switzerland for reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 72 years after eliminating Colombia on penalties.
USA Today - The Golden Boot race is tight, with Messi and Mbappé both having scored eight goals each in the tournament.
USA Today - Messi has scored four goals in the current tournament, bringing his total World Cup goals to 21.
beIN SPORTS - Messi has extended his scoring run at the World Cup to nine straight games.
ESPN - Julián Alvarez scored a crucial goal in the quarterfinal match against Switzerland, leading Argentina to a 3-1 victory.
FOX Sports - Messi scored his first-ever World Cup hat trick during a match against Algeria.
USA Today - Kylian Mbappé scored his eighth goal of the tournament in France's quarterfinal win over Morocco, tying him with Messi for the Golden Boot race.
USA Today - Messi has set the record for the most goals ever at a World Cup, reaching 21 after his goal against Egypt in the round of 16, while Mbappé has recorded his 20th career goal in France's win over Morocco.
ESPN - Julián Alvarez scored a crucial goal in the quarterfinal match against Switzerland, leading Argentina to a 3-1 victory and securing a spot in the semifinals.
FOX Sports - Messi scored his first-ever World Cup hat trick during a match against Algeria, marking a significant milestone in his career.
USA Today - Messi and Mbappé are tied for the Golden Boot race with eight goals each, while Haaland has seven and Kane has six.
USA Today - Messi has scored 21 goals in World Cup history, surpassing Miroslav Klose's record of 16 goals.
beIN SPORTS - Messi became the first player in World Cup history to score in six consecutive knockout-stage matches.
Al Jazeera - Messi has scored eight goals in five matches during the tournament.
Al Jazeera - Messi inspired a comeback victory over Egypt, scoring once and providing an assist after Argentina trailed 2-0.
WHERE:
FOX Sports - The quarterfinal match between Argentina and Switzerland took place in Kansas City.
USA Today - The quarterfinal match between Argentina and Switzerland is set to take place in Kansas City.
USA Today - France's quarterfinal match against Morocco took place in the tournament.
FOX Sports - The quarterfinal match between Argentina and Switzerland took place in Kansas City.
USA Today - The quarterfinal match between Argentina and Switzerland is set to take place in Kansas City.
USA Today - France's quarterfinal match against Morocco took place in the tournament.
WHEN:
Sports Illustrated - The semifinals are set to take place on July 19, 2026.
USA Today - The quarterfinal match between Norway and England is scheduled for Saturday, July 11.
USA Today - Argentina will face Switzerland on Saturday in the second game of a quarterfinal doubleheader.
USA Today - The quarterfinal match between Norway and England is scheduled for Saturday, July 11.
USA Today - Argentina will face Switzerland on Saturday in the second game of a quarterfinal doubleheader.
USA Today - The quarterfinal match between Norway and England is scheduled for Saturday, July 11.
USA Today - The quarterfinal match between Norway and England is scheduled for Saturday, July 11.
USA Today - Messi scored his 21st goal against Egypt in the round of 16.
olympics.com - Messi recorded his 17th goal against Austria on June 22 and added another to take his tally to 18.
Sports Illustrated - The semifinals are set to take place on July 19, 2026.
USA Today - The quarterfinal match between Norway and England is scheduled for Saturday, July 11.
USA Today - Argentina will face Switzerland on Saturday in the second game of a quarterfinal doubleheader.
USA Today - The quarterfinal match between Norway and England is scheduled for Saturday, July 11.
USA Today - Argentina will face Switzerland on Saturday in the second game of a quarterfinal doubleheader.
USA Today - The quarterfinal match between Norway and England is scheduled for Saturday, July 11.
USA Today - The quarterfinal match between Norway and England is scheduled for Saturday, July 11.
USA Today - Messi scored his 21st goal against Egypt in the round of 16.
olympics.com - Messi recorded his 17th goal against Austria on June 22 and added another to take his tally to 18.
WHY:
Al Jazeera - Scaloni praised Switzerland for reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 72 years after eliminating Colombia on penalties.
Al Jazeera - Scaloni believes Messi will remain the best player in the world as long as he chooses to keep playing.
Al Jazeera - Scaloni praised Switzerland for reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 72 years after eliminating Colombia on penalties.
Al Jazeera - Scaloni praised Switzerland for reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 72 years after eliminating Colombia on penalties.
Al Jazeera - Scaloni believes Messi will remain the best player in the world as long as he chooses to keep playing.
HOW:
FOX Sports - Erling Haaland is the only player at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with goals from inside the box, outside the box, with his left foot, right foot, and head.
Al Jazeera - Scaloni stated that Messi missed two penalties during the tournament, but he will continue to take penalty kicks as he wishes.
Al Jazeera - Scaloni mentioned that Messi has done preparation work with his fitness coach to maintain his physical condition.
FOX Sports - Erling Haaland is the only player at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with goals from inside the box, outside the box, with his left foot, right foot, and head.
Al Jazeera - Scaloni stated that Messi missed two penalties during the tournament, but he will continue to take penalty kicks as he wishes.
Al Jazeera - Scaloni stated that Messi missed two penalties during the tournament, but he will continue to take penalty kicks as he wishes.
Al Jazeera - Scaloni mentioned that Messi has done preparation work with his fitness coach to maintain his physical condition.
Kylian Mbappé shone in France's quarterfinal victory over Morocco, scoring his eighth goal of the tournament and adding three assists to his impressive tally. Meanwhile, Jude Bellingham made headlines by netting a brace against Norway, making him and Harry Kane the first duo from the same nation to score six or more goals in a single World Cup edition. Looking ahead, the semifinals are set to take place on July 19, 2026, as teams vie for a spot in the championship match.