Messi makes history, Mbappé shines and Haaland scores twice: see summary of the results of the World Cup games this Tuesday (16)

Messi celebrates goal against Algeria.
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Tuesday (16) was marked by decisive performances from some of the biggest stars in world football at the 2026 World Cup. Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland led the victories of Argentina, France and Norway, while Austria also debuted with a triumph.
See the scores from all of Tuesday's games (16):
Norway 4 x 1 Iraq
Austria 3 x 1 Jordan
France 3 x 1 Senegal
Argentina 3 x 0 Algeria
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Haaland scores twice and Norway scores in their return to the World Cup
Norway returned to compete in the World Cup after 28 years and debuted with a 4-0 victory 1 over Iraq, which returned to the tournament after four decades.
The highlight of the match was Erling Haaland. One of the main strikers in world football scored twice in the first half and led the Norwegian rout.
Haaland opened the scoring in the 28th minute. Iraq equalized ten minutes later with Aymen Hussein, a striker who drew attention after facing immigration difficulties to enter the United States before the tournament.
Equality was short-lived. In the 42nd minute, Haaland scored again and became the first Norwegian player to score two goals in the same World Cup match.
In the second half, Ostigard doubled after an assist from Odegaard. In stoppage time, Aymen Hussein scored an own goal when trying to cut off a move started by Haaland, closing the score at 4-1.
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Austria wins on their return to the World Cup
Another team that ended a long wait was Austria. Back in the World Cup after 28 years, the Austrians defeated Jordan 3-1.
Schmid opened the scoring in the first half. Shortly after the break, Olwan equalized for the Jordanians with a goal dedicated to Yazan Al-Naimat.
Austria regained the lead in the 30th minute of the final stage, with an own goal from Al Arab. In stoppage time, the VAR awarded a penalty for defender Obaid's handball.
Arnautovic converted the charge and made history by becoming the oldest Austrian player to score in a World Cup, at 37 years old.
With an own goal, Austria debuts in the World Cup with a victory over Jordan
Mbappé leads France's victory
Tagged as one of the favorites for the title, France debuted with a 3-1 victory over Senegal.
After a balanced first half, the French resolved the match in the final stage. Mbappé opened the scoring in the 20th minute and equaled Olivier Giroud at the top of the French team's historic artillery tally, with 57 goals.
Barcola added another goal in the 36th minute. Senegal still scored in stoppage time with Mbaye, but Mbappé found the net again soon after and declared the victory by 3-1.
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Messi scores three goals and catches Klose
Argentina debuted in style by beating Algeria 3-0, with a historic performance from Lionel Messi.
The shirt 10 opened the scoring in the 16th minute of the first half and reached 14 goals in World Cups, equaling Mbappé.
In the second half, Messi scored twice more. With the second goal of the night, he reached Ronaldo Fenômeno, with 15 goals in World Cups. In the third, he equaled German Miroslav Klose, the competition's all-time record holder, with 16 goals.
In addition, the Argentine reached 24 direct participations in goals in World Cups, totaling 16 goals and eight assists, surpassing Pelé's historic mark. Ronaldo Fenômeno: "One of the greatest"

Source: G1