Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAlan SmithWednesday 17 June 2026 06:29 BSTArgentina fans celebrate as Messi hat-trick seals World Cup win over AlgeriaKylian Mbappe scored two goals for France against Senegal, becoming their all-time record goalscorer, though his match was overshadowed by a major VAR controversy over a denied penalty.Erling Haaland scored a brace on his World Cup debut, leading Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq and topping Group I.Lionel Messi netted a hat-trick for Argentina against Algeria, equalling Miroslav Klose's record for most World Cup goals.Ghana's Thomas Partey will miss their match against Panama after a Canadian court dismissed his appeal against being denied entry to the country.Trevoh Chalobah has been called up to England's World Cup squad to replace the injured Tino Livramento ahead of their opening match.In fullEverything you missed from day six at World Cup 2026: Messi magic, England’s late squad change, and VAR controversyThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in