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France and Argentina aim for another World Cup deep run in 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 8:34 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

France and Argentina aim for another World Cup deep run in 2026

Summary

The 2026 World Cup groups I and J feature France and Argentina, who faced each other in the 2022 final. France's group includes Senegal, Iraq, and Norway, while Argentina will compete against Algeria, Austria, and Jordan. Both teams have strong attacking players, including Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi. The tournament begins with key matches on June 16, highlighting potential showdowns between established stars and newcomers. France hopes to continue its success after back-to-back finals, while Argentina aims to prove its title defense can stand out from previous champions' struggles.

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By the Numbers

•France faces Senegal, Iraq, and Norway in Group J.
•Argentina competes against Algeria, Austria, and Jordan in Group I.
•Group matches begin on June 16 with France and Argentina playing their first games.
•Mbappé and Messi are key players for their respective teams, aiming to score goals.
•Argentina seeks to break the trend of defending champions exiting early.

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8:34 PMYahoo Sports — 👀 Who goes through? What to expect from World Cup Groups I and J

What they're saying

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Our World Cup group preview this Sunday (7) includes the two national teams that reached the final in 2022.France, the runner-up four years ago, will face tough matchups in its group.Argentina wants t...
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