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Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland dazzle on same day at the World Cup
By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 23, 2026
· 3 min read
After Lionel Messi scored two goals to set the World Cup record and Kylian Mbappé kept pace in the career chase, Erling Haaland delivered another dazzling performance on a showcase day for the tournament's top stars.Haaland scored twice for Norway in the first 15 minutes of the second half of a 3...
Key takeaway Haaland scored twice for Norway in the first 15 minutes of the second half of a 3-2 win over Senegal on Monday night, making up for clanking a shot off the post and getting denied on a header just before halftime.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The World Cup's showcase day for top stars has local implications, given that Lionel Messi set the World Cup's career scoring record in a match against Austria in Arlington, Texas. This brings the global soccer spotlight to the broader San Antonio area, where Alamo Heights residents can take pride in being part of a region that hosts high-profile international sporting events. The fact that Norway's Erling Haaland is making history in his first World Cup, with his team last qualifying in 1998, also highlights the tournament's ability to bring attention to lesser-known teams and their achievements. As Haaland and other stars continue to dazzle in the tournament, Alamo Heights soccer fans will be watching closely to see how their favorite players and teams perform on the world stage, and how the local community might be impacted by the increased attention on the sport.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? After Lionel Messi scored two goals to set the World Cup record and Kylian Mbappé kept pace in the career chase, Erling Haaland delivered another dazzling performance on a showcase day for the tournament's top stars.Haaland scored twice for Norway in the first 15 minutes of the second half of a 3...
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