World Cup — 6/17/26

Mbappé, Haaland, and Messi Deliver Massive Night for Bettors

By 
@AnthonyIsola
WagerWire Contributor

The biggest stars in world soccer all delivered on the same day, and fans, along with bettors, cashed in because of it.

Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, and Lionel Messi all put on spectacular performances in their World Cup matches yesterday, reminding everyone why they are considered the faces of the sport. They all scored two plus goals, including a Messi Hatrick. Mbappé showcased his elite speed and finishing ability yet again for France, Haaland bullied defenders and found the back of the net for Norway, while Messi once again delivered magic for Argentina in what could be the final World Cup run of his legendary career.

While soccer fans enjoyed the superstar performances, some bettors turned the night into life-changing money. A popular wager floating around sportsbooks and social media was a same-day parlay on all three stars to score 2+ goals in their matches. Depending on when and where the bettors placed it, the parlay paid as high as 160-to-1 odds.

That meant a simple $10 bet could return $1,600, while larger wagers cashed for thousands of dollars. As clips of Mbappé, Haaland, and Messi goals flooded social media, screenshots of massive betting slips followed right behind them.

Moments like this are what make the World Cup special. The brightest stars delivered on the biggest stage, fans were entertained worldwide, and a few lucky bettors walked away with unforgettable payouts after trusting three of the greatest goal scorers on the planet.


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