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.
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.
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.
Stars sparkle early as Messi and Mbappe light up World Cup
ATLANTA, June 22 : In an expanded World Cup intended to spread the soccer spotlight wider than ever, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe have already delivered the star power FIFA, broadcasters and the American audience crave, with Erling Haaland, Harry Kane and teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal playing compelling supporting roles.
Norway celebrate their return to World Cup stage in style
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., June 22 : It took Norway 28 years to return to football's greatest stage, but they are doing things in style with a commanding performance in their 3-2 World Cup victory over Senegal on Monday