# Messi Hat Trick for Argentina! Mbappé Brace Sends France 3-1; Haaland Powers Norway 4-1

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Podcast: [The Messi Effect: Daily Soccer Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-messi-effect-the-2026-world-cup-6458829)
Published: 2026-06-17T09:03:23+00:00
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## Resource

The Messi Effect | Episode 14 | Wednesday, June 17, 2026 A daily FIFA World Cup 2026 podcast from Caloroga Shark Media. 🏟️ MATCHDAY 1 — Groups J, K, L Matchday One exploded: France edged Senegal 3-1 with two late Mbappé strikes around Barcola’s goal, Norway thumped Iraq 4-1 with Erling Haaland leading the charge, and defending champions Argentina looked vintage in a 3-0 win over Algeria. Jamie Rudd breaks down the late Paris drama, Haaland’s statement performance, and what these results mean for the tournament’s heavyweight picture. TODAY'S FIXTURES: ⚽ Austria vs Jordan | Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA | 12:00 AM ET ⚽ Portugal vs Congo DR | NRG Stadium, Houston, TX | 1:00 PM ET ⚽ England vs Croatia | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX | 4:00 PM ET ⚽ Ghana vs Panama | BMO Field, Toronto | 7:00 PM ET ⚽ Uzbekistan vs Colombia | Estadio Banorte, Mexico City | 10:00 PM ET New episodes every morning at 5 AM ET through the World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium on July 19, 2026. Subscribe and follow The Messi Effect for daily 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage. AI was used for news gathering and production assistance on this podcast. (Yes, AI wrote this sentence.) #WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #MessiEffect #WorldCupPodcast #Soccer #Football #CalorogaSharkMedia #WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #MessiEffect #WorldCupPodcast #Soccer #Football #CalorogaSharkMedia #Austria #Jordan #Portugal #CongoDR #England #Croatia

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