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Today (June 18) is the seventh day of the FIFA World Cup 2026. So far 24 matches have been played. Thanks to Lionel Messi’s powerful hat-trick, Argentina has started its title defense with a win. Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in their first match on Wednesday. Last edition’s finalist France has also had an excellent start. France defeated Senegal 3-1 with the help of 2 goals from Kylian Mbappe.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by Congo. Like Messi, Ronaldo could not show any magic and his team could not even win against Congo. On the other hand, England has opened its account of victory by defeating Croatia 4-2.

What is the condition of other big teams?

Five-time champion Brazil played its first match against Morocco in a 1-1 draw. Brazil’s star striker Neymar did not play in this match due to injury. In his absence, 2022 semi-finalists Morocco forced Brazil to share the points in a tough contest. Cope Verde has caused the biggest upset of this World Cup so far. For the first time, the team of Cope Verde, which became a part of the Mahakumbh of football, held a powerful team like Spain to a goalless draw.

Germany made a great start by defeating Curacao 7-1. However, Curacao is being discussed more than Germany’s victory. This is because this small country located in the Caribbean Sea is playing the World Cup for the first time. With this, he succeeded in scoring a goal against 4-time champion Germany.

Results of first matches of big teams

• Argentina beat Algeria 3-0
• France beats Senegal 3-1
• Cape Verde held Spain to a draw in a goalless match
• Brazil played a 1-1 draw with Morocco
• Portugal held to 1-1 draw by Congo
• England beat Croatia 4-2
• Germany beats Curacao 7-1

Good performance by Asian teams

Talking about Asian teams, all except Iraq and Jordan have made a good start. While Japan held Netherlands to a 2-2 draw, Australia started with a win by defeating Turkey 2-0. Let us tell you that the Australian team comes under the Asian Football Confederation.

South Korea has also won its first match. It defeated Czechia 2–1. The Egyptian team was successful in holding Belgium to a 1-1 draw. Qatar played Switzerland to a 1-1 draw. Saudi Arabia also held Uruguay 1-1. Iran, one of the strongest teams in Asia, had to settle for a 2-2 draw against New Zealand. Iraq suffered a 1-4 defeat at the hands of Norway. On the other hand, Austria defeated Jordan 3-1.

Results of first matches of Asian teams

• South Korea defeated Czechia 2-1
• Australia beat Turkey 2-0
• Japan played a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands
• Qatar held Switzerland to 1-1 draw
• Iran played a 2-2 draw with New Zealand
• Saudi Arabia played a 1-1 draw with Uruguay
• Egypt held Belgium to 1-1 draw
• Norway defeated Iraq 1-4
• Jordan was defeated by Austria 1-3