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

France seal hard-earned win against Senegal, Messi scores hat-trick for Argentina
France 24 Wednesday 17 June 2026, 14:36 UTC By James VASINA 1 min read
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France seal hard-earned win against Senegal, Messi scores hat-trick for Argentina Issued on: Modified: 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...

France seal hard-earned win against Senegal, Messi scores hat-trick for Argentina Issued on: Modified: 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.
France (LOCATION) Senegal (LOCATION) Messi (PERSON) Argentina (LOCATION) Les Bleus (ORG) Didier Deschamps (PERSON) Kylian Mbappé (PERSON) Lionel Messi (PERSON) Algeria (LOCATION) Cristiano Ronaldo (PERSON) Portuguese (ORG) Congo (LOCATION) England (LOCATION) Croatia (LOCATION) Thomas Tuchel (PERSON)
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