FIFA World Cup: Schedule, TV time and story lines for Saturday, June 16
On Friday, Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a hat trick as Portugal played to a 3-3 draw with Spain in a World Cup thriller for the ages.
Before that Iran defeated Morocco thanks to a late own goal and Uruguay edged Egypt, which was without its star player Mohamed Salah.
There are four games Saturday. The action kicks off early with talent-laden France taking on Australia. Iceland makes its World Cup debut against Lionel Messi and Argentina. Denmark plays Peru, which recently had its captain — Paolo Guerrero — reinstated from a suspension. Croatia plays Nigeria, whose fans won't be able to bring their good-luck charms — live chickens — to the game.
Here's everything else you need to know for Saturday's matches, including must-read stories about the tournament.
How to watch
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