Lightning, downpour, a two-hour delay: Bad weather hits the World Cup
PHILADELPHIA, United States: Fans at the 2026 World Cup in North America had been warned there was a possibility that games could be disrupted by bad weather.
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France coach Deschamps backs Mbappe to break World Cup scoring record
PHILADELPHIA, June 22 : France manager Didier Deschamps suggested Kylian Mbappe will eventually claim the all-time World Cup goals record after the 27-year-old striker scored his second double of the tournament in Monday’s 3-0 win over Iraq.
Iraq still have chance to go through after France loss, Arnold says
PHILADELPHIA, June 22 : Iraq may have been on the wrong end of another superstar striker masterclass, but manager Graham Arnold insists his team's tournament dreams remain intact despite Monday's 3-0 defeat by France.
Mbappe double sends France into World Cup knockout rounds after weather delay
PHILADALEPHIA: Kylian Mbappe scored his second double of the tournament as France eased into the last 32 with a 3-0 victory over Iraq on Monday in the first match of this World Cup beset by a lengthy weather stoppage.
Haaland tells Norway to enjoy World Cup ride after another double
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., June 22 : Erling Haaland is not interested in dressing Norway up as World Cup conquerors just yet. After scoring twice for the second successive match as they beat Senegal 3-2 to progress on Monday, the striker's message was simple: enjoy it while it lasts.
Dembele delivers latest reminder of France's frightening firepower
NEW YORK, June 22 : France forward Ousmane Dembele finally found his groove in the 3-0 win over Iraq at the World Cup on Monday, underlining the embarrassment of attacking riches at the country's disposal.
Solbakken hails Haaland as Norway reach knockout round
June 23 : Norway coach Stale Solbakken paid tribute to Erling Haaland after the striker netted his second double of the World Cup in a 3-2 Group I victory over Senegal on Monda to fire his side into the last 32, saying Norway would do all they could to help him win the Golden Boot as the tournament's top scorer.
Senegal in trouble but World Cup dream not dead, coach says
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, June 22 : Senegal are in a precarious position after two World Cup defeats, but coach Pape Bouna Thiaw said his side's hopes of progress at the tournament are not dead.