Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleArgentina and Austria, both having won their opening matches, will compete in a pivotal Group J fixture at 6pm BST (1pm ET) at Dallas Stadium, with the winner effectively securing a place in the Round of 32. The match is anticipated to be a tactical battle, as Austria's rigid defensive structure attempts to contain Argentina’s creative frontline featuring none other than Lionel Messi. In Group I, France will play Iraq at 10pm BST (5pm ET) at Philadelphia Stadium, with France looking to build on their comfortable opening win and Iraq aiming for a major World Cup upset. Early on Tuesday morning UK time, Norway faces Senegal in the other Group I match at 1am BST (8pm Monday ET) time at the New York New Jersey Stadium, a game where Senegal desperately needs points to keep their World Cup dreams alive. The second matchday for Group J concludes at 4am BST (11pm Monday ET) with Jordan playing Algeria at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, a critical 'do-or-die' encounter for both teams after suffering defeats in their initial games. In fullWorld Cup 2026 LIVE: Storms threaten Norway vs Senegal before Messi and Mbappe in actionThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
World Cup today: France face Iraq and will there be more Messi magic?
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleArgentina and Austria, both having won their opening matches, will compete in a pivotal Group J fixture at 6pm BST (1pm ET) at Dallas Stadium, with the winner effectively securing a place in the Round of 32. The match is anticipated to be a tactical battle, as Austria's rigid defensive structure attempts to contain Argentina’s creative frontline featuring none other than Lionel Messi. In Group I, France will play Iraq at 10pm BST (5pm ET) at Philadelphia Stadium, with France looking to build on their comfortable opening win and Iraq aiming for a major World Cup upset. Early on Tuesday morning UK time, Norway faces Senegal in the other Group I match at 1am BST (8pm Monday ET) time at the New York New Jersey Stadium, a game where Senegal desperately needs points to keep their World Cup dreams alive. The second matchday for Group J concludes at 4am BST (11pm Monday ET) with Jordan playing Algeria at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, a critical 'do-or-die' encounter for both teams after suffering defeats in their initial games. In fullWorld Cup 2026 LIVE: Storms threaten Norway vs Senegal before Messi and Mbappe in actionThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
