Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Mbappé scores on his 100th cap against Iraq, extends record to 59 goals
Kylian Mbappé scored in the 14th minute against Iraq on Monday in Philadelphia during France's second group match at the 2026 World Cup. The goal brings his international tally to 59, achieved on his 100th cap for France.
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France vs Iraq halted by lightning as Fifa's World Cup 2026 weather protocol kicks in
France's group-stage match against Iraq was suspended mid-game after lightning struck within eight miles of the Philadelphia stadium, triggering Fifa's mandatory weather protocol and forcing players and fans inside at half-time.
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France vs Iraq suspended at half-time as lightning storm strikes Philadelphia
France's World Cup Group I clash against Iraq at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia was halted at half-time due to a lightning storm, with fans evacuated from open seating areas. Kylian Mbappé had given France the lead after 14 minutes before play was interrupted.
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Schmeichel insists Messi's record-breaking World Cup goal should have been disallowed
Peter Schmeichel has argued that Lionel Messi's historic opener against Austria — which made him the World Cup's all-time leading scorer, surpassing Miroslav Klose — should have been ruled out for an Alexis Mac Allister foul earlier in the move.
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Wilton Sampaio referees again after handing out three reds in World Cup opener
Brazilian official Wilton Sampaio, who issued three red cards in the tournament's opening match between Mexico and South Africa, takes charge of Norway vs Senegal in Group I's second round of fixtures.
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England fans face $180 parking and nine-hour journeys for Ghana World Cup clash in Boston
England supporters heading to Tuesday's World Cup match against Ghana at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough are contending with train fares four times the normal price and warnings from Scotland fans of delays lasting up to nine hours after the final whistle.
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Vegas high-roller turns $777,000 Argentina bet into $1.1m as Messi seals 2-0 win
A Las Vegas bettor staked $777,000 on Argentina at -215 to beat Austria at the World Cup, sweating through a missed Messi penalty before the superstar's brace sealed a 2-0 win and a $361,395 profit.
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Barcola starts, Doué on the bench: Deschamps makes three changes against Iraq
Didier Deschamps makes three changes for France's second match at the 2026 World Cup against Iraq on Monday in Philadelphia. Barcola, Koné and Digne enter the starting lineup in place of Doué, Tchouaméni and Théo Hernandez.
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Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with brace as Argentina seal last-32 spot
Lionel Messi scored twice against Austria in Dallas to surpass Miroslav Klose as the World Cup's all-time leading scorer, taking his tally to 17 goals. Argentina won 2-0 to secure qualification from Group J.
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Messi becomes World Cup's all-time top scorer with brace against Austria at 38
Lionel Messi scored twice for Argentina against Austria at Dallas Stadium on 22 June, taking his World Cup tally to 18 goals across six tournaments and making him the competition's all-time leading scorer.
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Canadian referee Drew Fischer to take charge of his first World Cup match in France vs Iraq
Drew Fischer, a Canadian FIFA referee since 2015 and two-time MLS Referee of the Year, will officiate France vs Iraq at Philadelphia Stadium — his first-ever World Cup assignment. Storms in the Philadelphia region could trigger FIFA's bad weather protocols and delay kick-off.
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Messi's brace sends Argentina through to knockout stages before final group match
Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 on Monday at AT&T Stadium, thanks to a brace from Lionel Messi (38', 90+5'). The Albiceleste have already qualified for the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup after just two matches.
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Messi breaks Klose's World Cup record with brace against Austria after missing penalty
Lionel Messi scored his 17th and 18th World Cup goals in Dallas on Wednesday, surpassing Miroslav Klose's all-time record to send Argentina into the knockout stage with a 2-0 win over Austria — despite missing a ninth-minute penalty.
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Messi breaks all-time World Cup scoring record to lead golden boot race with five goals
Lionel Messi tops the 2026 World Cup golden boot standings with five goals after a hat-trick against Algeria and a record-breaking brace against Austria. Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland are among those on two goals in a crowded chasing pack.
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Orolbai's three-fight streak meets Wells' hometown crowd at UFC 330 in Philadelphia
Welterweight prospect Myktybek Orolbai, riding three straight stoppage-fuelled wins, will face Philadelphia native Jeremiah Wells at UFC 330 on August 15, a card headlined by Islam Makhachev's welterweight title defence against Ian Machado Garry.
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Queiroz rallies 33 million lions as Ghana target England in World Cup Group L
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has issued a bold challenge to England ahead of their World Cup Group L meeting, declaring his nation's 33 million people a match for England's three lions. A Ghana win would seal their place in the Round of 32 with a game to spare.
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Messi misses penalty then scores to claim outright World Cup goals record from Klose
Lionel Messi squandered a first-half penalty against Austria in Dallas but recovered to score from open play, moving to 17 World Cup goals and surpassing Miroslav Klose's all-time record of 16.
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Messi surpasses Klose to become the outright top scorer in World Cup history
Lionel Messi broke Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record of 16 goals by netting his 17th at the tournament, finding the net against Austria after squandering an earlier penalty.
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Messi misses glaring penalty and lets historic record slip away against Austria
Already a hat-trick scorer against Algeria, Lionel Messi missed an undeniable penalty early in Argentina's match against Austria at the 2026 World Cup. The miss delays his bid to break the all-time World Cup goal-scoring record.
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Conceicao urges Portugal to match Ronaldo's hunger as World Cup campaign falters after DR Congo draw
Francisco Conceicao has called on Portugal's younger players to surpass Cristiano Ronaldo's drive and dedication after a frustrating 1-1 draw with DR Congo left their World Cup campaign in need of a response against Uzbekistan in Houston on Tuesday.
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