Argentina and France post victories in World Cup group stage matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Day 6 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup featured strong performances from Argentina and France, solidifying their status as favorites in Group J. Argentina secured a win against Algeria, while France overcame Senegal after a challenging first half. Key players like Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi emerged crucial for their teams, with Mbappé scoring a brace. With these results, both teams enhance their prospects in the tournament, looking to maintain momentum in subsequent matches.
- •Argentina defeated Algeria in their group stage match.
- •France rallied to beat Senegal with a strong second-half performance.
- •Kylian Mbappé scored twice for France, bringing his World Cup total to 14 goals.
- •Lionel Messi played a key role in Argentina's win.
- •Both teams aim to advance further in the knockout stages.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Tuesday’s 2026 World Cup card belonged to the heavyweights
"Day 6 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup didn’t disappoint.
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