In a dominant performance on June 26, 2026, France defeated Norway 3-0 in their World Cup 2026 group stage match. Kylian Mbappé scored a hat trick, with goals in the 12th, 45th, and 78th minutes, leading France to a convincing victory.
Meanwhile, Senegal secured a 2-1 win over Iraq in another group stage match. Sadio Mané opened the scoring for Senegal in the 23rd minute, and Ismaïla Sarr added a second goal in the 55th minute. Iraq pulled one back through a penalty by Ali Adnan in the 70th minute, but Senegal held on for the win.
Both matches were part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament features an expanded format with 48 teams.
