- Lionel Messi hit his first World Cup hat trick at 38, tying Miroslav Klose with 16 all-time goals and becoming the oldest player to score a World Cup hat trick — his Golden Boot odds shot up to favorite (+250).
- Kylian Mbappé scored twice, became France’s all-time leading scorer (58) and looks set to chase back-to-back Golden Boots as his odds shortened dramatically (+270).
- Erling Haaland netted a two-goal World Cup debut as Norway returned to the tournament since 1998, vaulting him into Golden Boot contention (+700).
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