2026 World Cup: After long match delayed by thunderstorm, France defeats Iraq to advance to the round of 16

France beat Iraq 3-0 on Monday in a match that lasted almost four hours due to weather conditions in Philadelphia. Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembélé all played decisive roles.

World Cup 2026: third-place table, who has qualified and who needs what?

With the group stage hurtling towards its end we look at who needs what to make the knockout phase Teams level on points are separated, in order, by head-to-head points; head-to-head goal difference; head-to-head goals scored; overall goal difference; overall goals scored; disciplinary points; Fifa ranking. Continue reading...

By Cara Graham and Malaika Khan

World Cup: France into last 32 with win over Iraq despite two-hour weather delay

With a second win in two matches, Les Bleus secured their place in the World Cup Round of 32. Although they were never really troubled by Iraq (3-0), France were mainly disrupted by a storm over Philadelphia, which suspended the match for almost two hours between the first and second halves.

By L'Equipe TV

What do Canada and Switzerland need to qualify for the World Cup knockouts from Group B?

Discover all the permutations for how the teams in Group B can qualify for the knockout rounds

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Tartan Army to pack out pubs and bars as Scotland bid to make World Cup history

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France cruise past Iraq as Mbappe hits another World Cup milestone

Kylian Mbappe scored his second brace in as many matches as France secured a place in the Round of 32 with a 3-0 win over Iraq on Monday in a World Cup opener disrupted by a length...