Heavyweights Argentina and France start World Cup quests

Lionel Messi's Argentina and Kylian Mbappe's France, the two teams who contested a thrilling World Cup final four years ago, roar into the 2026 tournament on Tuesday...

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Heavyweights Argentina and France, who played in the dramatic 2022 World Cup final, begin their 2026 World Cup campaigns on Tuesday.

Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, faces Algeria in Kansas City, with Messi appearing in his sixth World Cup.
France, featuring Kylian Mbappe, plays Senegal in New Jersey, aiming to avoid a repeat of their 2002 opening defeat.
Erling Haaland makes his World Cup debut for Norway against Iraq.
Other notable results include Spain drawing 0-0 with debutants Cape Verde, and Belgium drawing with Egypt thanks to a late own goal.

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