Day 12 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 delivered crucial results as the race for the knockout stage intensified. France produced a commanding 3-0 victory over Iraq to strengthen their position in Group I, while Norway survived a late Senegal fightback to claim a thrilling 3-2 win. In Group J, Argentina edged Austria 1-0 in a tightly contested encounter, and Algeria boosted their qualification hopes with a convincing 3-1 victory over Jordan. With groups beginning to take shape, the latest results have set the stage for a tense final stretch of the group phase. Here's a look at the biggest moments from Day 12. APA fan reacts at the end of the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Buenos Aires streets, Argentina, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Gustavo Garello) APA fan of Argentina waits for the start of the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) ReutersSoccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group J - Jordan v Algeria - San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, California, U.S. - June 22, 2026 Jordan fans in the stands during the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Darren Yamashita ReutersSoccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group J - Argentina v Austria - Fans gather in Vienna - Vienna, Austria - June 22, 2026 Austria fans watch the match in St. Ulrichsplatz REUTERS/Lisa LeutnerAPArgentina fans watch children play soccer outside the stadium before the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) ReutersSoccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group J - Argentina v Austria - Fans gather in Morbisch am See - Seebuhne, Morbisch am See, Austria - June 22, 2026 Austria fans react as they watch the match REUTERS/Elisabeth Mandl APFans of Iraq cheer prior to the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) ReutersSoccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group I - France v Iraq - Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. - June 22, 2026 Iraq fans react after the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Kyle Ross APSoccer fans watch the World Cup Group I match between France and Iraq on a large screen in downtown Baghdad, Iraq, early Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban) ReutersSoccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group J - Jordan v Algeria - San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara, California, U.S. - June 22, 2026 Algeria fan inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Carlos Barria ReutersSoccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group I - Norway v Senegal - New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - June 22, 2026 A Senegal fan inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/John Sibley ReutersSoccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group I - France v Iraq - Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. - June 22, 2026 An Iraq fan inside the stadium before the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Kyle Ross ReutersSoccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group I - France v Iraq - Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. - June 22, 2026 A France fan waves their national flag inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko ReutersSoccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group I - France v Iraq - Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. - June 22, 2026 A France fan holds a photo of Kylian Mbappe inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko APFans of Norway wait for the start of the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Norway in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) APJordanian fans get ready for action before the World Cup Group J soccer match between Jordan and Algeria in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Monday, June 22, 2026. (Carlos Avila Gonzalez/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)Attention now turns to June 23, when Groups K and L return to the spotlight. Portugal will face Uzbekistan in Houston, looking to build on their opening draw with DR Congo, while Colombia takes on DR Congo later in the day in a match that could have major implications for the top spot in Group K. In Group L, England will aim to maintain their strong start when they meet Ghana in Boston, while Croatia faces Panama in Toronto knowing that dropped points could leave their knockout-stage hopes hanging in the balance. With the group stage entering its decisive phase, every point could prove crucial in the race for the Round of 32.