Norway secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Senegal, while France recorded a comfortable 3-0 win against Iraq in another action-packed day at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Norway produced a resilient display to overcome Senegal in a five-goal thriller, claiming three crucial points to boost its chances of advancing to the knockout stage.
Senegal fought back strongly during the encounter but fell just short despite an improved second-half performance, leaving the African side with work to do in its remaining group fixtures.
In the day’s other match, France delivered a dominant performance to defeat Iraq 3-0, underlining its status as one of the tournament favourites.
The French side controlled possession for most of the game and converted its chances efficiently, while Iraq struggled to cope with France’s attacking intensity and defensive organization.
The victory strengthens France’s position in the group standings and moves the former world champions closer to securing qualification for the knockout rounds.
With the group stage approaching its conclusion, both Norway and France remain well placed to progress, while Senegal and Iraq will be seeking positive results in their remaining matches to keep their qualification hopes alive.
The latest round of fixtures has further intensified the race for places in the Round of 32, with several groups still finely balanced heading into the final round of matches.
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