- Star-studded opener: France — led by Kylian Mbappé — faces a dangerous Senegal side (Sadio Mané, Nicholas Jackson), so a must-watch test despite France being favorites.
- Haaland headlines Norway’s return to the World Cup (first appearance since 1998); Erling Haaland is a Golden Boot favorite as Norway opens vs Iraq.
- Messi kicks off Argentina’s title defense (his 200th cap) against an Algeria team led by Riyad Mahrez that could spring a surprise.
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