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HOUSTON, TEXAS (June 22, 2026) The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage continued on June 22 with four exciting matches, as Argentina and France secured important victories while Norway and Algeria earned hard-fought wins.
Defending champion Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 behind another brilliant performance from Lionel Messi. The veteran captain opened the scoring in the first half with a clinical finish before adding a second goal after halftime to seal the victory. Argentina controlled possession throughout the match, while goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez preserved the clean sheet with several key saves when Austria threatened on the counterattack.
France also remained unbeaten with a convincing 3-0 victory over Iraq. Kylian Mbappé scored the opener before Ousmane Dembélé doubled the advantage with a powerful strike. Marcus Thuram added a late goal to complete the win as France's quick passing and relentless pressure proved too much for Iraq's defense.
Norway edged Senegal 3-2 in one of the tournament's most entertaining matches. Erling Haaland led Norway's attack with a goal and constant pressure, while Senegal battled back with two second-half strikes before falling just short of an equalizer in a fast-paced contest.
The day's final match saw Algeria defeat Jordan 2-1. Jordan scored early, but Algeria responded with two unanswered goals, including the match-winner late in the second half. Strong defensive play in the closing minutes helped Algeria earn three valuable points and remain in contention for a place in the knockout round.
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