Football

After a long rain delay, France beat Iraq 3-0 in Philadelphia on a brace by Mbappe and a goal from Dembele. This was one of the most-discussed matches of the tournament so far, thanks to the unusual stop. France players regroup during the thunderstorm delay before resuming their Group I World Cup match against Iraq […]

Messi’s opener against Austria took him past Miroslav Klose’s World Cup goal record, but Peter Schmeichel and other critics say the goal should have been ruled out for a foul in the buildup. Argentina booked its spot in the Round of 32, but now the discussion about the referees is taking center stage. Lionel Messi

Emam Ashour’s first international goal and Lukaku forcing an own goal led Egypt to a 3-1 victory over New Zealand in Group H of the 2026 World Cup at BC Place, Vancouver. New Zealand led in the 15th minute with a Finn Surman header from a Tim Payne cross and an Elijah Just goal. New

Kevin Pina’s 21st-minute free-kick goal was Cape Verde’s first World Cup goal, and the second-half equalizer was 2-2 against Uruguay in Miami. Cape Verde’s second point in Group H boosts knockout hopes, and World Cup debutants shock Spain with an opening stalemate, with Maximiliano Araujo and Agustin Canobbio scoring Uruguay’s goals. Cape Verde players celebrate

Alireza Beiranvand: 7 saves vs Belgium, Man of the Match, Iran 0-0 Belgium World Cup, double Guinness World Record holder: longest throw 200.14ft, longest drop kick 255.95ft, nomadic Kurdish Lak family Lorestan, ran away to Tehran, slept on streets, worked in a car wash, a factory, a pizza shop, Dalparan’s rock-throwing forged upper body Iran

Belgium reduced to 10 men, Nathan Ngoy sent off, Mehdi Taremi VAR offside disallowed goal, Belgium and Iran drew 0-0 in Group G World Cup, all three Group G games draws, Belgium stuck two points, Iran need point vs Egypt, Lukaku De Bruyne ageing lineup, Los Angeles stadium. Belgium reduced to 10 men, facing elimination