Defending champions Argentina made a confident start to their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, taking a 1-0 lead over Algeria at the break in their Group J opener, courtesy of a landmark goal from captain Lionel Messi.
Lionel Messi and Argentina's World Cup title defence is underway as they face Algeria in Kansas City today. After having an early goal denied by the offside flag, Messi scored a brilliant goal in the 17th minute to give the defending champions the lead.
Erling Haaland starred with a two-goal performance as Norway proved too strong for Graham Arnold’s Iraq 4-1 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener. Haaland scored two goals in 40 minutes on his World Cup debut to cap Norway’s return to the global stage for the first time in 28 years, while Iraq were back after four decades.
Former Argentina national team star Angel Di Maria will no longer be on the field, but his love and passion for the country are still intact. The World Cup-winning winger gave an emotional message to his former teammates hours before Argentina's first match against Algeria at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
A tense match is underway between Iraq and Norway in the crucial Group ‘I’ match of the FIFA World Cup 2026. According to the latest update of the match, Norway is leading 2-1. However, both teams are still fighting evenly in the match.
France have had their fair share of brilliant attacking players over the years. But none better - in goalscoring terms at least - than Kylian Mbappe after his goals in his country's World Cup opener against Senegal.
The reigning world champions France won a resounding 3-1 win over Senegal in a high-voltage match in the World Cup group stage. They won the match 3-1 thanks to Kylian Mbappe's historic performance. The French showed clear dominance in all aspects - attack, speed and control throughout the match.
The reigning champions France are in great form against Senegal in a crucial match of the World Cup. Thanks to Kylian Mbappe's brilliant performance and consistent attacks in the match, the European superpowers have taken a 3-1 lead.
After Kylian Mbappe's historic goal, France added another goal to take a 2-0 lead. The reigning world champions have been in great control since the start of this important match of the World Cup against Senegal. Attack, possession and dominance of the midfield - Didier Deschamps' team has been putting pressure on the opponent from all sides.
The reigning world champions have taken the lead with a brilliant goal from French star forward Kylian Mbappe. His goal secured the lead in this important match against Senegal. France started playing attacking football from the start of the match. Although they dominated possession and attack, it took time to break down the opponent's defense. Finally, in the middle of the match, Mbappe showed his class and put the team ahead by putting the ball in the net.
France and Senegal were tied at half-time in the much-awaited Group ‘I’ match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both teams created a few good chances in the match held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, but neither found the net in the end.
Reigning champions Argentina are set to begin their campaign to retain the title at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lionel Scaloni's team will face Algeria in the first match of Group 'J' on Wednesday (June 17) at 7 am Bangladesh time in Kansas City.