Live: Day of superstars begins with Mbappe and France against Senegal

Day six at the World Cup features a number of superstar strikers, beginning with a blockbuster between Kylian Mbappe's France and Senegal at New York New Jersey Stadium.

Later the other Group I game will see Iraq — coached by Australian Graham Arnold — against Norway, led by another superstar striker in Erling Haaland, in Boston.

The final two games of the day see defending champions Argentina, with Lionel Messi, taking on Algeria in Kansas City, before Austria takes on Jordan in San Francisco.

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France vs Senegal

Wed 17 Jun 2026 at 4:22am

England's Livramento out of World Cup

England have suffered an injury blow on the eve of the match against Croatia, with Newcastle defender Tino Livramento ruled out of the tournament with a calf injury.

Livramento picked up the injury in training.

Coach Thomas Tuchel called up Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah as his replacement, again ignoring Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Wed 17 Jun 2026 at 4:13am

Team news: France vs Senegal

By David Hirst

Jeez, that's some attacking line-up from France. Mbappe, Dembele, Olise and Doue.

Senegal include their own big guns. Mane, Jackson and Sarr. Surely there will be goals in this one!

Wed 17 Jun 2026 at 4:08am

Welcome to another day of action

By David Hirst

Hi, I'm David and I'll be taking you through today's games.

First up, tournament heavyweights France open their campaign against Senegal.