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FIFA WC: Spotlight Falls On Messi, Ronaldo As Football's New Generation Eyes The Throne
The headline attraction sees reigning world champions Argentina take on Austria in Group J, with Messi once again expected to orchestrate his side's attack. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner starred in Argentina's opening victory over Algeria and will now face an Austrian outfit buoyed by an impressive win over Jordan. Austria's aggressive pressing game and confidence on the ball could provide Argentina with one of their sternest examinations of the group stage.
Elsewhere, France will seek to build on their winning start when they meet Iraq in Group I. Fresh off another influential performance against Senegal, Mbappé remains the focal point of Didier Deschamps' star-studded squad. Already one of the World Cup's most prolific performers, the French forward will look to continue his rich scoring form against an Iraqi side aiming to recover from its opening defeat to Norway.
