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World Cup Day 6 brings heavyweight debuts and a Messi-Zidane storyline
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First reported by Now 14 · Jun 16, 2026
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The 2026 World Cup’s sixth day features France-Senegal, Iraq-Norway, Argentina-Algeria, and Austria-Jordan. France and Argentina enter as heavy favorites, while Iraq and Jordan seek upsets and Algeria returns with Luka Zidane expected in goal.
- 01France meets Senegal in a rematch of the famous 2002 World Cup opener.
- 02Argentina, led by Messi, faces Algeria with Luka Zidane expected in goal.
- 03Iraq returns to the World Cup for the first time since 1986.
- 04Norway also returns after 1998, with Haaland chasing his first goal.
- 05Austria plays World Cup debutant Jordan in the day’s final match.
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