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Norway and Senegal Meet With Group I Moving in Opposite Directions

Norway and Senegal Meet With Group I Moving in Opposite Directions Norway and Senegal meet in New York/New Jersey after opening Group I with sharply different results. Norway beat Iraq 4-1 on their World Cup return, while Senegal lost 3-1 to France despite competing through difficult phases. What changed first Norway face Senegal in New […]

Jun 21, 2026
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Mbappe Carries France’s Scoring Record Into the Iraq Match

Mbappe Carries France’s Scoring Record Into the Iraq Match Kylian Mbappe enters France’s meeting with Iraq as his country’s outright leading men’s scorer. His brace against Senegal moved him beyond Olivier Giroud and gave France a 3-1 start to Group I. What changed first Mbappe scored twice against Senegal. The record was delivered through a […]

Jun 21, 2026
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France Face Iraq With Group I Control Available

France Face Iraq With Group I Control Available France meet Iraq in Philadelphia with a chance to turn a strong opening win into early control of Group I. France beat Senegal 3-1, while Iraq lost 4-1 to Norway and now need a response to keep their route open. What changed first France face Iraq in […]

Jun 21, 2026
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Messi Can Move Beyond Klose’s World Cup Record Against Austria

Messi Can Move Beyond Klose’s World Cup Record Against Austria Lionel Messi reaches Argentina’s second group match level with Miroslav Klose on 16 World Cup goals. His goal against Algeria drew him alongside the German record holder, leaving the Austria game as the first chance to take the mark outright. What changed first Messi scored […]

Jun 21, 2026
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Argentina and Austria Put Perfect Group J Starts on the Line

Argentina and Austria Put Perfect Group J Starts on the Line Argentina and Austria meet in Dallas after both opened Group J with three-goal victories. The defending champions beat Algeria 3-0, while Austria defeated Jordan 3-1 to set up an early contest for first place. What changed first Argentina face Austria in Dallas on June […]

Jun 21, 2026
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Group G Scenarios Put Every Team on the Same Starting Line

Group G Scenarios Put Every Team on the Same Starting Line Group G enters its second round in an unusual state: Belgium, Iran, Egypt and New Zealand all have one point. Belgium drew Egypt 1-1 and Iran drew New Zealand 2-2, so the June 21 matches can finally create a leader. What changed first Belgium, […]

Jun 21, 2026