World Cup 2026 Day 6 in Photos: Unforgettable fan reactions from France vs Senegal and Argentina vs Algeria

Day six of the FIFA World Cup saw France and Argentina begin their campaigns with wins. France defeated Senegal 3-1, showcasing their quality. Later, Argentina impressed with a 3-0 victory over Algeria. Lionel Messi was the star, scoring a hat-tri...

By Mukesh Thapliyal, Global Desk | Jun 17, 2026, 11.08 AM IST

A young Argentina fan with her face painted before the start of the FIFA World Cup match against Algeria at the Kansas City Stadium.

Day 6 of the FIFA World Cup delivered two entertaining contests as France and Argentina opened their campaigns with important victories. France began their tournament with a 3-1 win over Senegal in a match that tested the European side before they pulled away. Senegal showed energy and determination throughout the contest and caused problems with their pace and attacking movement. However, France's quality eventually made the difference as Les Bleus controlled key moments of the match and secured all three points. The victory gave the French side a strong start in Group I and placed them level on points with Norway after the opening round of fixtures.

Later in the day, Argentina produced an impressive display to blank Algeria 3-0 in Kansas City. The night belonged to Lionel Messi, who delivered a stunning hat-trick and once again reminded the football world why he is considered one of the sport's greatest players. Messi also reached major career milestones during the game, including his 200th international appearance while equaling the men's World Cup all-time scoring record.

From unforgettable moments to colorful displays in the stands, these images capture the true spirit of the fans at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.