Yesterday, multiple marquee matches in the 2026 USA-Canada-Mexico World Cup group stage kicked off with great intensity. Several strong teams successfully secured key victories in advance, locking in their qualification spots. The games featured both steady, dominating wins and thrilling, back-and-forth goalfests—packed with plenty to watch.

In Group J, Argentina beat Austria 2-0 to win their second consecutive group-stage match. The biggest highlight was Messi scoring twice. With a standout performance, he set a new record, topping the all-time World Cup goalscorers list with 18 World Cup goals. Throughout the match, Argentina firmly controlled the tempo, with stable performances at both ends of the pitch. They kept a clean sheet, advanced powerfully, and showed the solid strength of a championship favorite.

In Group I, two matchups each had their own character. France cruised past Iraq 3-0, with Mbappé in hot form as he scored two goals in a row, while Dembélé added the finishing touch. The team’s passing and link-up play flowed smoothly, and their attacking efficiency was extremely high, allowing them to win comfortably. The match also faced sudden thunderstorm weather: the halftime break lasted over two hours, yet France still secured the victory afterward.

On the same day, Norway and Senegal staged a high-intensity goal-scoring battle with a tight rhythm and fierce physical challenges. Norway relied on standout coordination between Haaland and Ødegaard to find the net three times. Senegal fought back stubbornly, pulling two goals back. In the end, Norway edged out Senegal 3-2, and qualified smoothly with two straight wins.

Yesterday’s many matches saw star players shine in full force, with scenes of top-tier showdowns and determined efforts in adverse conditions happening one after another. This fully captures the passion and unpredictability of football competitions, and lets fans truly feel the unique charm of the World Cup.