France and Argentina secure wins as Spain aims to regroup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 6:41 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
On June 17, 2026, France and Argentina achieved impressive victories in their World Cup openers. France, led by Kylian Mbappé, won 3-1 against Senegal, while Argentina secured a 3-0 triumph over Algeria, with Lionel Messi scoring a hat-trick. Meanwhile, Spain faces internal challenges after a surprising loss to Cape Verde, prompting calls for unity ahead of their next match against Saudi Arabia. The tournament continues with today's eagerly anticipated matchups, including Portugal's debut against DR Congo and England's clash with Croatia.
- •France wins 3-1 against Senegal, Mbappé scores twice.
- •Argentina beats Algeria 3-0, Messi nets a hat-trick.
- •Spain loses to Cape Verde and seeks to regroup.
- •Spain prepares for a key match against Saudi Arabia.
- •Portugal and England make their tournament debuts later today.
- 6:41 AMYahoo Sports — 🗞️ Spain close ranks as France and Argentina run riot, today's back pages
"The front pages of the sports press on this June 17, 2026 reflect a day of contrasts at the World Cup. While major powers like France and Argentina have enjoyed emphatic opening wins led by their star...
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