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The excitement of the second round of matches at the FIFA World Cup continues to build.

Axar.az reports that the latest round of group-stage fixtures delivered plenty of drama and competitive action.

FIFA World Cup

Second Round

Group J

June 22

Argentina 2-0 Austria

June 23

Jordan 1-2 Algeria

Group I

June 23

France 3-0 Iraq

Norway 3-2 Senegal

With all second-round matches in Groups I and J now completed, Argentina and France strengthened their positions with convincing victories, while Algeria and Norway secured hard-fought wins to boost their qualification hopes.

It should be noted that the World Cup will conclude on July 19.