Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland each scored twice overnight to keep pace with Lionel Messi in the race for the World Cup golden boot. Messi had earlier scored twice as Argentina beat Austria 2-0, breaking the all-time World Cup goal record with his 17th finals strike.
Mbappe's Double for France
Mbappe scored either side of a severe weather delay as France beat Iraq 3-0. The match was delayed for two hours and 11 minutes at half-time due to lightning strikes. Mbappe's goals moved him alongside Miroslav Klose on 16 World Cup goals. France dominated throughout, with Mbappe gifted his second goal after an Iraqi defensive error.
Haaland's Brace for Norway
Erling Haaland scored a quickfire brace after half-time in Norway's 3-2 win over Senegal. Norway opened the scoring through Marcus Holmgren Pedersen before Haaland struck twice, with Senegal's Ismaila Sarr scoring a brace in reply. The result guarantees Norway progression to the knockout rounds for the first time in their history.
Algeria Comeback Keeps Hopes Alive
Algeria came from behind to beat Jordan 2-1, keeping their hopes of reaching the last 32 alive. Nadhir Benobuali and Amine Gouiri scored from corners after Nizar Al Rashdan's opener for Jordan. Algeria now face Austria to decide who finishes second in Group J behind Argentina.
