World Cup: Mbappe leads France into crucial Iraq clash in Philadelphia
Star forward Kylian Mbappe and France face Iraq with Les Bleus focused on securing a place in knockout phase.

Star forward Kylian Mbappe and France face Iraq with Les Bleus focused on securing a place in knockout phase.









The Manchester City striker scored his first goals at a major international tournament as Norway powered past Iraq.
Ana Candida Evora was unable to travel to watch her son star in a goalless draw with Spain due to the cost of a US visa.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised Iran’s players during a World Cup dressing room visit after the team’s 2-2 draw.

Gaza’s football fans follow World Cup matches despite hardships.
France take on Senegal in a repeat of their famous 2002 opener while Messi’s Argentina face Algeria in Kansas City.

Iran fans react to team’s first World Cup match amid political schisms
After uncertainty over their participation and a disrupted build-up, Iran are set to begin their World Cup campaign.
Spain, Belgium, Uruguay and Iran begin their campaigns as off-field stories also shape the World Cup.
Vinicius Junior scored a brilliant goal to dig Brazil out of trouble after Ismael Saibari had put Morocco ahead.
A police officer stole the show at a World Cup fan festival in Boston, as he effortlessly juggled a football.