France’s opener against Senegal is expected to draw the biggest audience. Didier Deschamps has a squad built around quality across the pitch, but the focus will centre on Mbappé and his ability to turn possession and attacking support into decisive moments.
The report also highlights Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise and Désiré Doué as important attacking options. That gives France several routes forward rather than a single-point attack. Senegal’s physical intensity should provide an immediate test of France’s control and defensive concentration.
Earlier in the schedule, Norway’s meeting with Iraq is expected to revolve around Haaland and Martin Ødegaard. Haaland gives Norway a clear reference point in the penalty area, while Ødegaard’s passing and movement can determine how often the team reaches its main striker.
For Norway, the match is about more than individual reputation. The side must turn its attacking talent into a reliable collective performance, particularly when opponents deny Haaland space.
Argentina’s clash with Algeria is listed as the final marquee fixture of the day. Messi remains the central attraction, but Argentina’s wider challenge will be maintaining balance around its captain and avoiding an overdependence on individual moments.
The sixth day therefore offers three different storylines: France’s depth, Norway’s star pairing and Argentina’s continued evolution around Messi. The next stage of the tournament will show whether that star power produces control, points and momentum.