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Argentina follow France out of the World Cup

YOKOHAMA, Japan, June 12 (Reuters) - The World Cup formbook was turned on its head for the second time in 24 hours on Wednesday when pre-tournament favourites Argentina followed defending champions France out of the Cup.

Argentina's much-vaunted array of talent drew 1-1 with Sweden in group F and made almost as dismal a first round exit as the French, winning just one of three games and scoring only twice.

France, the majestic team which has dominated world soccer for four years, went out on Tuesday without winning a game and without scoring a single goal.

So far eight teams have reached the second round but only one is a genuine newcomer.

Tournament debutants Senegal, who beat France 1-0 in the opening game, have struck a mighty blow for Africa and eliminated a third former world champion in Uruguay following their 3-3 draw with the South Americans on Tuesday.

Brazil, who have won a record four World Cups, are through after just two matches and the other six are Europeans -- Denmark, England, Germany, Ireland, Spain and Sweden. All of them have been this far before.

Germany, three times world champions, and England, who won the World Cup in 1966, may now feel the main obstacles in their way have been removed.

Only seven teams have ever won the World Cup. Italy, facing a tough third game with Mexico, could yet become the fourth to make a first round exit. Italy play Mexico on Thursday.

There are still a number of outsiders who could advance -- co-hosts South Korea and Japan are both well placed to reach the last 16 as are the United States, Costa Rica and South Africa.

The World Cup is suddenly wide open.

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June 1: Senegal stun France 1-0
Pre-May 31: France to face Senegal in opener

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