Mon, June 22, 2026
Mumbai: Football's greatest icons and its brightest new stars are set to share the spotlight in a thrilling day of FIFA World Cup action, with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo continuing their quest for glory while Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland look to strengthen their claim as the game's next dominant forces.
The biggest attraction of the day comes in Group J, where defending champions Argentina take on Austria. Fresh from inspiring Argentina to victory over Algeria in their opening match, Messi will once again be at the heart of his team's attack. Austria, however, enter the contest with confidence after defeating Jordan and are expected to test the world champions with their high-pressing, attacking style.
In Group I, France will aim to maintain their winning momentum against Iraq. Mbappé, who starred in the victory over Senegal, remains the key figure in Didier Deschamps' squad and will look to add to his impressive World Cup scoring record. Iraq, meanwhile, will be desperate to bounce back after losing their opening game to Norway.
Another intriguing Group I clash sees Norway face Senegal. Haaland impressed in Norway's opening win over Iraq, but the powerful Senegalese side is expected to provide his toughest challenge yet. With both teams targeting top spot in the group, the outcome could prove crucial in shaping the knockout-stage path.
Portugal will also be under pressure when they take on Uzbekistan in Group K. After being held to a draw by DR Congo in their opening fixture, Roberto Martínez's side needs all three points to stay firmly in contention. Ronaldo, still capable of producing decisive moments on the biggest stage, will once again lead Portugal's attack against an Uzbekistan side that showed promise despite its defeat to Colombia.
Beyond the results, Sunday's fixtures highlight a symbolic passing of the torch in world football. While Messi and Ronaldo continue to chase one more unforgettable World Cup chapter, Mbappé and Haaland are steadily establishing themselves as the stars expected to lead the sport into a new era.
With the group stage gathering pace, fans can expect a captivating day of football where legendary careers and emerging greatness collide on the world's biggest stage.
*The FIFA World Cup 2026 is being broadcast live on ZEE5 in Hindi, English, Malayalam and Bangla.*
With inputs from IANS
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| 1 | PM 10 | 64 | 100 |
| 2 | PM 2.5 | 33 | 60 |
| 3 | SO2 | 55.3 | 80 |
| 4 | NO2 | 58.2 | 80 |
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| Station | Temperature(degree centigrade) | Rainfall(mm) | Relative humidity(%) | |||
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| Max | Min | Past 24 hrs. | Since 1st March, 2018 | Max | Min | |
| Ranchi | 31.0 | 22.5 | 000.0 | 1010.1 | 95 | 66 |
| Jamshedpur | 34.1 | 26.2 | 000.0 | 1252.8 | 87 | 58 |
| Bokaro | 33.5 | 24.6 | 015.2 | 824.0 | 92 | 79 |
| Daltonganj | 32.6 | 24.9 | 004.2 | 960.9 | 95 | 67 |
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