FIFA 2026 DAY 12 UPDATE!

FIFA World Cup 2026: Day 12 serves up shocks, masterclasses and plenty of goalsDay 12 of the 2026 World Cup on Monday 22 June kept fans glued to their screens with four more group stage matches full of incident and excitement. There were big wins for favourites, a stunning upset and one of the best individual performances of the tournament so far.Argentina got back to winning ways with a solid 3-1 victory over Austria in a lively encounter. Lionel Messi may have been missing through injury but the team showed real depth. Julian Alvarez opened the scoring early and Lautaro Martinez added a second before half-time. Austria pulled one back with a well-taken free kick, but Enzo Fernandez sealed the three points late on with a thunderous strike from outside the box. The defending champions look dangerous once again.In the biggest shock of the day, Algeria produced a memorable 2-1 win against Jordan in a tight battle. The Desert Foxes took the lead through a clinical counter-attack and doubled their advantage midway through the second half. Jordan threw everything forward in search of an equaliser and managed one goal, but Algeria held firm to claim a famous victory. It was a huge result for African football.Norway edged past Senegal 2-1 in a high-quality match that had everything. Erling Haaland was the star once more, scoring both goals for the Scandinavians with his trademark power and movement. Senegal played some lovely football and deservedly pulled one back through Sadio Mane, but Norway’s clinical finishing made the difference. This result keeps Group hopes wide open for both sides.France rounded off the day with a commanding 4-0 win over Iraq. Kylian Mbappe was in unstoppable form, bagging a hat-trick and setting up the fourth. The French looked sharp in every department and sent out a strong message to the rest of the tournament. Iraq fought hard but were outclassed by the pace and quality on show.What does tomorrow hold?Tuesday 23 June promises more thrills with another busy schedule. Brazil face Portugal in what could be a classic, Croatia take on Ghana, Mexico meet Poland and England play South Korea. These matches could go a long way towards deciding who advances from the groups.Day 12 was another reminder of why this World Cup is so special. From underdog triumphs to superstar displays, there is something for every football fan. The excitement is building with every passing day as the knockout stages get closer. Bring on tomorrow’s action