World Cup: France, Argentina to play on Thursday

By Satuk Bugra Kutlugun

ANKARA (AA) - FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia will continue with three matches on Thursday, as title favorites France and Argentina take the field.

Denmark will take on Australia in the first match of the day in Group C at Samara Arena at 3 p.m. local time (1200GMT).

Denmark defeated Peru 1-0 in their first match. Australia was defeated by France 2-1.

In the other Group C match, France will take on Peru at Ekaterinburg Arena at 6 p.m. local time (1500GMT).

The last match of the day will pit Argentina against Croatia at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium at 9 p.m. local time (1800GMT).

Argentina drew against Iceland in their first Group D match with Lionel Messi missing a penalty.

Croatia defeated Nigeria 2-0 in their first match and are current Group D leaders.

A total of 20 matches have been played in the World Cup so far. Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo is the top scorer with four goals.

Fans have seen a total of 45 goals so far with Russia scoring the most with eight.