France-Iraq World Cup game restarts after two-hour storm delay
PHILADELPHIA: The World Cup match between France and Iraq on Monday (Jun 22) restarted after a severe weather alert led to the half-time interval lasting over two hours.
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Norway and Senegal name unchanged teams
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., June 22 : Norway coach Stale Solbakken named an unchanged side for Monday's World Cup Group I match against Senegal, keeping faith with the team who beat Iraq 4-1 in their tournament opener. Senegal also stuck with the lineup that started their 3-1 defeat by France.
France v Iraq World Cup game second half in Philadelphia delayed due to thunderstorms, FIFA says
PHILADELPHIA, June 22 : France and Iraq players were left waiting in their dressing rooms at halftime after thunderstorms forced a delay to the start of the second half of their World Cup clash on Monday.
Barcola in, Doue out as Deschamps makes three changes to France team
PHILADELPHIA, June 22 : France coach Didier Deschamps made three changes to the side that beat Senegal in their World Cup opener for Monday's Group I clash with Iraq, bringing in Lucas Digne, Manu Kone and Bradley Barcola for Theo Hernandez, Aurelien Tchouameni and Desire Doue.
Stadium gates for France v Iraq game in Philadelphia now open
NEW YORK, June 22 : World Cup organisers opened the gates at Philadelphia Stadium after a 40-minute delay after they had urged fans to stay away from the venue amid threatening weather in the area on Monday.
Aya Nakamura, DJ Snake, Theodora to star at opening of Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris
RIYADH/PARIS: The Esports Foundation has announced that Aya Nakamura, DJ Snake, and Theodora will be the headline performers at the opening ceremony of the Esports World Cup 2026 at La Seine Musicale, Paris, on July 8.
Netherlands expect 'full energy' from Tunisia despite elimination
RIVERSIDE, Missouri, June 22 : Netherlands defender Denzel Dumfries said on Monday he expects a spirited Tunisia side in their final World Cup Group F match, despite the North African team's heavy defeats and a mid-tournament coaching change.
Who scored the most goals in men's World Cup history? - ESPN
For a footballer, there is no stage bigger than the FIFA World Cup. Argentina's Lionel Messi broke Miroslav Klose's goals record in the 2026 World Cup, scoring against Austria for his 17th career World Cup goal.