World Cup June 17 Match Preview: France and Argentina Make Their Debut | Win Probability + Match Outlook

June 17 brings two title contenders into action. France and Argentina begin their campaign with expectations rising, but opening World Cup matches are rarely straightforward.

France vs Senegal

Win Probability:

🇫🇷 67% | 🤝 19% | 🇸🇳 14%

Predicted:

2–0 | 2–1 | 1–1

Quick Verdict:

France lead on paper but Senegal remain dangerous.

Iraq vs Norway

Win Probability:

🇮🇶 24% | 🤝 28% | 🇳🇴 48%

Predicted:

2–1 | 1–0 | 1–1

Quick Verdict:

Norway hold the advantage.

Argentina vs Algeria

Win Probability:

🇦🇷 74% | 🤝 16% | 🇩🇿 10%

Predicted:

2–0 | 3–1 | 1–0

Quick Verdict:

Argentina enter as strong favorites.

Austria vs Jordan

Win Probability:

🇦🇹 61% | 🤝 23% | 🇯🇴 16%

Predicted:

2–0 | 2–1 | 1–1

Quick Verdict:

Austria are expected to control the match.

Sources:

Reuters | FourFourTwo | The Sun | NY Post | Official Schedule

Will France and Argentina both start with wins?