In day six of the FIFA World Cup 2026, two star players, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland, made great contributions. Mbappé scored twice in France's 3-1 win against Senegal, while Haaland scored twice and added an assist, contributing to Norway's 4-1 victory against Iraq in his first World Cup appearance. Despite their individual achievements, both appeared more interested in their team victories rather than records.

Mbappé's two goals against Senegal gave him the record for the most international goals scored by a French player, surpassing Olivier Giroud who had 57, putting his tally at 58. Furthermore, Mbappé set another record for the most goals scored by a French player at the World Cup, overtaking Just Fontaine's 13 and scoring 14.

However, after the match, Mbappé made it clear that his goal was not personal records, but to win the World Cup for France. He said, "I want my name to be remembered in French football history. I strive to help the team reach the final and win the World Cup. Records and achievements are part of my career, but the team's success is most important."

Senegal gave France a tough fight in the first half and created several good chances. However, France played aggressively in the second half. Mbappé scored the first goal from a pass by Michael Olise and then added his second goal with a brilliant long-range shot in stoppage time. Bradley Barcola also scored a brace, while Ibrahim Mbaye scored a consolation goal for Senegal.

On the other hand, Norway's star striker Erling Haaland made his first World Cup appearance memorable. He recorded two goals and an assist against Iraq. Thanks to him, Norway returned to the World Cup after 28 years and started their campaign with a win.

After the match, Haaland said, "I think people saw on the big screen how I was feeling. It's a great feeling, and I'm proud. Making my World Cup debut and contributing to Norway's first World Cup win after 28 years is very special for me. My first goal was good, the second even better. Now, hopefully, all of Norway will be celebrating."

Haaland's coach, Staale Solbakken, had described him as the world's best goalscorer, but Haaland politely rejected this claim. He said, "I think I'm definitely among the best goalscorers, but I haven't scored the most goals this season. Statistically, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé have scored more goals than me, so I wouldn't call myself number one."

Praising Haaland, his teammate Sander Berge said, "Erling is a very dangerous and effective player. He can change the course of a match at any moment. He always has a hunger for goals. He plays like a beast."

In day six of the FIFA World Cup 2026, two star players, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland, made great contributions. Mbappé scored twice in France's 3-1 win against Senegal, while Haaland scored twice and added an assist, contributing to Norway's 4-1 victory against Iraq in his first World Cup appearance. Despite their individual achievements, both appeared more interested in their team victories rather than records.

Mbappé's two goals against Senegal gave him the record for the most international goals scored by a French player, surpassing Olivier Giroud who had 57, putting his tally at 58. Furthermore, Mbappé set another record for the most goals scored by a French player at the World Cup, overtaking Just Fontaine's 13 and scoring 14.

However, after the match, Mbappé made it clear that his goal was not personal records, but to win the World Cup for France. He said, "I want my name to be remembered in French football history. I strive to help the team reach the final and win the World Cup. Records and achievements are part of my career, but the team's success is most important."

Senegal gave France a tough fight in the first half and created several good chances. However, France played aggressively in the second half. Mbappé scored the first goal from a pass by Michael Olise and then added his second goal with a brilliant long-range shot in stoppage time. Bradley Barcola also scored a brace, while Ibrahim Mbaye scored a consolation goal for Senegal.

On the other hand, Norway's star striker Erling Haaland made his first World Cup appearance memorable. He recorded two goals and an assist against Iraq. Thanks to him, Norway returned to the World Cup after 28 years and started their campaign with a win.

After the match, Haaland said, "I think people saw on the big screen how I was feeling. It's a great feeling, and I'm proud. Making my World Cup debut and contributing to Norway's first World Cup win after 28 years is very special for me. My first goal was good, the second even better. Now, hopefully, all of Norway will be celebrating."

Haaland's coach, Staale Solbakken, had described him as the world's best goalscorer, but Haaland politely rejected this claim. He said, "I think I'm definitely among the best goalscorers, but I haven't scored the most goals this season. Statistically, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé have scored more goals than me, so I wouldn't call myself number one."

Praising Haaland, his teammate Sander Berge said, "Erling is a very dangerous and effective player. He can change the course of a match at any moment. He always has a hunger for goals. He plays like a beast."