2026 World Cup: Who is surprised? The world of football in turmoil

Author: africatopsports.comPublished on: June 17, 2026Country: Multiple

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The article highlights surprising results from the 2026 World Cup, notably Argentina's dominant 3-0 win over Algeria with a hat-trick from Leo Messi, tying Miroslav Klose's record. Austria leads Jordan at halftime, while Senegal and other teams are also in action. The football world is in turmoil over these unexpected performances.

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