WORLD● LOWJun 17 · Jun 17, 2026, 12:37 PM
Argentina title defence starts with what should be a straightforward task in Group J
dailymaverick · south africa
Lionel Messi and his teammates come into the tournament as one of the favourites to win not just Group J, but the whole tournament after a seamless qualification campaign. They are of course the reigning world champions after success in Qatar four years ago.
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