France and Argentina did exactly what the betting markets expected them to do. Both teams ran the table in the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stages, each finishing with a flawless 3-0 record and positioning themselves as the tournament’s clear frontrunners heading into the knockout rounds.
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Dominant group stage runs
France topped Group I with 10 goals scored and a +8 goal difference, dismantling their opponents with clinical efficiency. Les Bleus opened with a 3-1 win over Senegal, followed up with a 3-0 blanking of Iraq, and closed the group stage by putting four past Norway in a 4-1 rout.
Argentina, meanwhile, cruised through Group J with 8 goals and a +7 goal difference. La Albiceleste beat Algeria 3-0, edged past Austria 2-0, and dispatched Jordan 3-1 to secure the top spot.
