After the upsets and the feel-good stories, the World Cup shifted into a new gear on Tuesday. It could have been billed as Superstar Day. Three of the biggest names in global football were looking to make an impact as their countries began their campaigns. In the event, they did not disappoint. Lionel Messi made the biggest splash, scoring a sensational hat-trick for Argentina. Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland scored twice as France and Norway recorded commanding victories in Group I. It was, all told, a brilliant day of football, albeit one dominated by some of the pre-tournament favorites. Tap the link in bio for the full @theathletichq recap of Day 6 of the World Cup. Photos by @hiroko.masuike, Charlotte Wilson/Getty Images, Paul Rutherford/Reuters, @sophieupark, @vincentalban1 and Mark Stockwell/@apnews