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France 24
James VASINA

France seal hard-earned win against Senegal, Messi scores hat-trick for Argentina

France Argentina Senegal Cristiano Ronaldo Didier Deschamps Kylian Mbappé Lionel Messi Les Bleus Algeria DR Congo
Cover image: WORLD CUP DEBRIEF © FRANCE 24

Tactical changes by Les Bleus manager Didier Deschamps at half-time saw France seal a 3-1 win in their opening game against Senegal. Kylian Mbappé scored a brace, becoming the country's top goalscorer, with 58 goals to his name. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi helped Argentina shine with a hat-trick against Algeria – enough to put pressure on Cristiano Ronaldo, whose Portuguese side will face DR Congo this Wednesday?

Read moreWorld Cup 2026: All the fixtures

Plus: England begin their campaign this Wednesday with a tough test against Croatia, as their new manager Thomas Tuchel seeks to prove he made the correct squad decisions.

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