Top spot in Group I goes on the line as France and Norway lock horns, though we have to wait for superstars Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé to clash. Follow live.
Both Senegal and Iraq will be looking to play themselves into contention for third-placed progression in their simultaneous match in Toronto. Then, Uruguay and Spain headline the Group H finale, with Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia also facing off.
And Australia will discover its Round of 32 opponent when Group G draws to a close with Egypt vs Iran and New Zealand vs Belgium.
Check out the full World Cup schedule here in Australian timesABC Sport podcast: Check out the latest episode hereSat 27 Jun 2026 at 5:00am
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UpdateSat 27 Jun 2026 at 7:05am
Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 7:05am
FT: Senegal thrashes 10-man Iraq 5-0
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Senegal boosted their chances of reaching the knockout phase of the World Cup with a thumping 5-0 win over Iraq.
The African nation scored early through Abdoulaye Seck’s header.
Iraq went down to 10 men when Rebin Sulaka saw red for denying Sadio Mane a goalscoring opportunity.
Ismaila Sarr made it 2-0 just after the break before substitute Pape Gueye scored twice with two powerful finishes.
Iliman Ndiaye scored the fifth late on with another fine effort.
Senegal must now wait to see if they have done enough to qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.
Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 7:00am
Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 7:00am
FT: Dembele scores hat-trick as France beats Norway 4-1
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Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele scored a first-half hat-trick as France beat Norway 4-1 to top Group I.
Kylian Mbappe hit the bar after only 25 seconds as France raced out of the blocks.
Dembele fired France in front on seven minutes with a fine finish.
His second on 20 minutes came with a cool shot.
Norway pulled a goal back straight away, Thelo Aasgaard scoring with a deflected effort.
Dembele completed his treble on 32 minutes with a curling shot into the corner.
Jørgen Strand Larsen missed a penalty in the second half as Norway attempted to get back into the game.
Désiré Doué grabbed a fourth in stoppage time with a header.
Norway qualified for the knockout phase in second place.
Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:58am
Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:58am
90+3′ France makes it 4-1 against Norway
Bradley Barcola’s cross from the left is met by a fine, cushioned, guided header fromDésiré Doué.
It’s been a quiet second half from France, but they finish the game in style.
Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:51am
Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:51am
82′ 5-0 to Senegal as Iraq crumbles
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Iliman Ndiaye with another cracking goal.
Ndiaye fires into the top corner.
Good goal from the Everton winger.
Senegal really punishing 10-man Iraq.
Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:48am
Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:48am
More subs on for Norway, but no Haaland
Looks like Norway is keeping Erling Haaland on the bench so he’s fresh for the next game.
It’s a shame but makes sense.
Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:43am
Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:43am
Ro! Ro!
And the viral Viking row has made a belated appearance in Boston. It was going around pre-match but hadn’t quite gathered steam during this game so far.
A stirring rendition from the Norwegian fans who are still in full voice, despite the scoreline.
And the crowd number is in, and it’s another full house in Boston with 64,146 fans.
Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:40am
Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:40am
71′ Senegal makes it 4-0 against Iraq
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We’ve had some cracking goals this morning.
And it’s another from sub Pape Gueye.
He absolutely whacks it into the top corner.
Senegal having fun here.
Wracking up the goal difference.
Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:37am
Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:37am
Goals boost for Senegal
Remember, every goal Senegal scores will help them in their bid to qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.
Will they go all-out attack against the 10 men?
Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:33am
Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:33am
65′ Subs on for France
Good news for Norway – Dembele and Olise are off.
The bad news? Rayan Cherki and Bradley Barcola are on
Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:27am
Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:27am
59′ Senegal sub scores screamer with first touch
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It’s getting ugly for Iraq.
But what a goal that is by Pape Gueye.
He’s only just come on as a sub!
Gueye fires it into the top corner.
That was his first touch!
Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:24am
Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:24am
56′ Senegal makes it 2-0 against Iraq
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Ismaila Sarr extends Senegal’s lead against 10-man Iraq.
A gift from Iraq.
Zidane Iqbal gives away the ball to Lamine Camara.
He squares it for Sarr and there’s no way he’s missing from there.
Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:21am
Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:21am
56′ Mbappe goes close
Mbappe almost on the scoresheet.
A shot from the edge of the area just clears the bar.
Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:14am
Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:14am
49′ Penalty saved!
It’s saved by Mike Maignan!
Strand Larsen’s penalty was pretty poor.
Too close to the keeper and not hard enough.
Haaland must be fuming
Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:13am
Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:13am
48′ Penalty for Norway!
Oscar Bobb twists and turns and is brought down by Theo Hernandez.
With Erling Haaland on the bench, Crystal Palace’s Jorgen Strand Larsen to take it.
Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:09am
Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:09am
France vs Norway second half kicks off
Iraq vs Senegal also underway.
Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:04am
Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 6:04am
Popovic hits back over selections
The first question Tony Popovic received in the post-match press conference following his side’s nil-all draw with Paraguay was about his selections.
He made a record six changes from the side that lost to the USA, with some forced through injury, and others tactical.
The decision to play Cristian Volpato and Nestory Irankunda was warmly received, while Jordy Bos’s deployment on the right of defence was successful.
Popovic did not entertain discussion about his selections.
“I know that the big debate for you guys [the media] is why is someone selected every week, but I think if you look back on where we started. Over 70 players have played since we’ve been here for the Socceroos,” he said.
Read Tom Wildie’s full story.
Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 5:57am
Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 5:57am
HT: Senegal leading 10-man Iraq 1-0
Senegal goes into the break 1-0 up, but they will need more in the second half.
Goal difference will be critical in the race for qualification by the third-placed teams.
Senegal currently in the top 8 but they will need more goals to stay there.
Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 5:52am
Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 5:52am
HT: France leading Norway 3-1 in thriller
What an entertaining first half that was.
Ousmane Dembele with a stunning hat-trick.
The French attack really is frightening.
Norway has played well, but they have no answer to France’s attackers.
Will we see Haaland in the second half?
Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 5:49am
Sat 27 Jun 2026 at 5:49am
Nine minutes of stoppage time
Plenty of stoppage time in the Iraq vs Senegal game after an injury to the Iraq keeper.
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