INTERNATIONAL — June 23, 2026
France, Argentina, Norway Secure FIFA World Cup Victories
France beat Iraq 3-0, Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 and Norway won 3-2 against Senegal in matches played on Monday night.
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France defeated Iraq 3-0 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup fixture. Kylian Mbappé scored in the 14th and 54th minutes, while Ousmane Dembélé added another in the 66th minute.
Argentina defeated Austria 2-0. Lionel Messi scored both goals in the 38th minute and the 90+5 minute.
Norway defeated Senegal 3-2. Marcus Holmgren Pedersen scored in the 43rd minute and Erling Haaland scored twice in the 48th and 58th minutes. Ismaïla Sarr scored both of Senegal's goals.
The tournament is co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. All three matches took place on Monday night.
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