FIFA World Cup: Algeria beat Jordan 2-1; Norway, Argentina and France secure Round of 32

By  News On Air   Jun 23, 2026

In the FIFA World Cup, Algeria thrashed debutants Jordan by 2-1 in a Group J encounter in Santa Clara, USA today. In another match, Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 in their Group I clash today at the New York Stadium and sealed their progress into the round-of-32. 

In another super clash, Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 in their Group J match in Arlington, United States, last night to secure a place in the round of 32. Argentina captain Lionel Messi took charge and scored two goals. With his two goals, Messi took his FIFA World Cup goal tally to 18, surpassing Germany’s Miroslav Klose’s record of 16 goals to become the highest goal-scorer in World Cup history.

France defeated Iraq 3-0 in a Group I match at the Philadelphia Stadium early morning to secure their passage to the knockout stages. Kylian Mbappé scored twice, and Ousmane Dembélé added a third goal.