Three matches took place on the night of Tuesday June 16 to Wednesday June 17 in the World Cup. Here are the results.Â
L’armada norvégienne a frappé
Norway did not miss its return to the world stage. Opposed to Iraq on the night of Tuesday June 16 to Wednesday June 17, the Scandinavians won comfortably 4-1, led by an already decisive Erling Haaland. For his first match in the World Cup, the Norwegian striker scored a double and set the tone for entry into Group I.
Iraq had nevertheless responded thanks to Aymen Hussein, but the Norwegian power ended up making the difference. With this success, Norway already takes an important option in a group which also includes the France team. She is also ahead of the Blues on goal difference.
Messi opens his World Cup with a hat-trick
A few hours later, Argentina perfectly launched the defense of its title. Against Algeria, the Albiceleste won 3-0, with Lionel Messi simply untenable. The Argentinian scored a hat-trick and joins Miroslav Klose on 16 goals in the World Cup, the historic record of the men’s tournament, and takes two steps ahead of Kylian Mbappé, author of his 13e et 14e buts face au Sénégal.
For Algeria, the evening was difficult. The Fennecs, not helped by a fragile Luca Zidane in the cages, too often let Messi receive between the lines, and faced with a player of this size, the sanction was immediate.
Austria ahead of Jordan
Finally, Austria launched its World Cup against Jordan, a novice at this level. Austria won 3-1 thanks in particular to the entry of veteran Marko Arnautovic at the break. Jordan, for its first participation, showed energy and speed in transition, but the Austrian experience weighed in the important moments.
