World Cup Roundup: Lionel Messi Sets World Cup Record; Mbappé, Haaland Keep Up

Another day, more superstars shining at the World Cup.

Lionel Messi set a World Cup record with his two goals, but two of the best strikers in the game scored two of their own. Kylian Mbappé, who one day might break Messi's record of 18 World Cup goals, scored twice for France against Iraq, and then Erling Haaland netted twice for Norway against Senegal.

Here's the best of Monday, June 22, at the FIFA World Cup.

Moment(s) Of The Day

Forward

Argentina

Messi entered Monday's game against Austria tied with former Germany striker Miroslav Klose with 16 goals as the all-time leaders in men's World Cup goals. He had a golden chance to pass Klose but sent his penalty kick wide in the ninth minute.

In the 38th minute, though, Messi got his goal.

Left back Facundo Medina played a low cross near the penalty spot. Argentina winger Thiago Almada let the pass go under his legs to an oncoming Messi, who slotted his left-footed shot home past Austrian goalkeeper Alexander Schlager.

Striker

Norway

A bonus moment of the day: Norway's celebrations after its win over Senegal.

The Norwegians have become famous for their rowing across the Northeast. The squad did what their fans did on the field after the win.

Goal Of The Day

Forward

France

If this is Messi's last World Cup and Mbappé keeps up his current pace, he'll one day be the World Cup's all-time-leading goalscorer.

Mbappé showed why early in France's win over Iraq. He got the ball on the right side of the 18-yard box from teammate Michael Olise, put it on his weaker left foot for a wonderful goal, his third of the tournament.

The France captain entered the tournament coming off a rough season with Real Madrid, but he's once again showing why he's one of the best players in