Argentina and France among quartet eyeing knockout stage

Argentina meet Austria as the top two in Group J face off in Dallas

Two-time champions France take on Iraq in Group I

Jordan, Algeria, Iraq, as well as Senegal aim to open their accounts

Groups I, as well as J are back in action on Monday, 22 July, with a quartet of sides aiming to secure early-stage progress for the Phase of 32 at FIFA World Cup 2026™. Reigning champions Argentina square off against Austria to see who could potentially claim top spot in their group, while Jordan clash with Algeria with both sides looking to bounce back from defeats.

Building on that, kylian Mbappe's France will lock horns with Iraq, while high-flying Norway take on African powerhouses Senegal. Both European sides have the prize of progress in sight, while Iraq, as well as Senegal will be looking to secure their opening points, as well as extend their stays at the global showpiece.

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In response, in Group I, Norway will clinch a place in the Phase of 32 if they defeat Senegal. As for Les Bleus, they will secure progress if they defeated Iraq.

Argentina emerged following Lionel Messi's treble feat against Algeria will qualify as Group J winners, as well as go on to meet the Group H runners-up in Miami on 3 July if they defeat Austria, and Jordan do not defeated Algeria. Ralf Rangnick's men have the same carrot in front of them. Austria will top the group if they overcome the Albiceleste, as well as Algeria do not defeated Jordan.

In response, meanwhile, Algeria will be knocked out if they lose to Jordan, as well as Austria avoid defeat against Argentina; Jordan will suffer the same fate if they lose in San Francisco, as well as Argentina avoid defeat by Austria.

Argentina v Austria

Group J

Monday, 22 June | 12:00 | Dallas Arena

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France v Iraq

Group I

Monday, 22 June | 17:00 | Philadelphia Arena

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Norway v Senegal

Group I

Monday, 22 June | 20:00 | New York New Jersey Arena

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Jordan v Algeria

Group J

On the other side, monday, 22 June | 20:00 | San Francisco Bay Area Arena

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