Day six at the World Cup features a number of superstar strikers, beginning with a blockbuster between Kylian Mbappe's France and Senegal at New York New Jersey Stadium.Later the other Group I game will see Iraq — coached by Australian Graham Arnold — against Norway, led by another superstar striker in Erling Haaland, in Boston.The final two games of the day see defending champions Argentina, with Lionel Messi, taking on Algeria in Kansas City, before Austria takes on Jordan in San Francisco.Follow all the action in our live blog.Collapse all postsFilter PostsAll6France vs Senegal4Wed 17 Jun 2026 at 4:46amWed 17 Jun 2026 at 4:46amFans out in full forceWed 17 Jun 2026 at 4:37amWed 17 Jun 2026 at 4:37amSenegal players looking coolBy David HirstPlayers rocking the gold tracksuit while arriving at New York New Jersey Stadium.Wed 17 Jun 2026 at 4:30amWed 17 Jun 2026 at 4:30amGhana appeal Partey decisionBy David HirstAPGhana officials have appealed Canada's decision to refuse midfielder Thomas Partey entry into the country for the team's first World Cup match while he awaits trial on rape charges.A Canadian federal court heard the appeal just one day before Ghana faces Panama in Toronto.Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs had criticised the visa denial for Partey, who awaits trial in Britain, as a "high-handed and extremely unfair decision".Wed 17 Jun 2026 at 4:22amWed 17 Jun 2026 at 4:22amEngland's Livramento out of World CupBy David HirstEngland have suffered an injury blow on the eve of the match against Croatia, with Newcastle defender Tino Livramento ruled out of the tournament with a calf injury.Livramento picked up the injury in training.Coach Thomas Tuchel called up Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah as his replacement, again ignoring Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold.Wed 17 Jun 2026 at 4:13amWed 17 Jun 2026 at 4:13amTeam news: France vs SenegalBy David HirstJeez, that's some attacking line-up from France. Mbappe, Dembele, Olise and Doue.Senegal include their own big guns. Mane, Jackson and Sarr. Surely there will be goals in this one!Wed 17 Jun 2026 at 4:08amWed 17 Jun 2026 at 4:08amWelcome to another day of actionBy David HirstHi, I'm David and I'll be taking you through today's games.First up, tournament heavyweights France open their campaign against Senegal.Strap yourselves in for another day of drama.Email address