France booked their place in the World Cup last 32 with a game to spare as Kylian Mbappe's ruthless double inspired a 3-0 victory over Iraq in a contest interrupted by a two-hour weather delay in Philadelphia.

England head coach Thomas Tuchel admits he is not a fan of the controversial hydration breaks being used at the World Cup.

Real Madrid gunman keeps pace with Lionel Messi in race to top World Cup scoring charts

Could France do it on a hot, humid, waterlogged and lightning-threatened night in Pennsylvania? The answer was pretty straightforward. Despite an interruption of over two hours after a chain of severe thunderstorms disrupted play at Philadelphia Stadium, France brushed past the physical challenge of Iraq, and furthered Kylian Mbappé’s personal duel with …

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Theo Walcott can still picture the paparazzi. Photographers parking up and spending the whole night outside of his family home in the tiny Berkshire village of Compton.

Who gets another chance to make it two from two? And what must change in defence after a shaky display at the back? Here, our experts have picked their teams to beat Ghana. Do you agree?

FRANCE 3-0 IRAQ - OLIVER HOLT IN PHILADELPHIA: he France captain is now level with Miroslav Klose on 16. Only Lionel Messi, who now has 18 goals, is ahead of Mbappe.

The Belgium winger, 24, had been heavily criticised by a French presenter for his decision to leave the squad ahead of their 0-0 draw with Iran on Monday.

FIFA announced that every match at the World Cup would pause for three-minute hydration breaks during the competition - but had to make a change

France thrashed Iraq 3-0 at the 2026 World Cup but the match was suspended for over two hours in Philadelphia.

Argentina forward Julian Alvarez has confirmed he wants ‌to leave Atletico Madrid to "fulfil his dream."

England boss Thomas Tuchel says he is trying not to "disturb" his forward players at the World Cup.

Argentina striker Julian Alvarez says he wants to leave Atletico Madrid to "fulfil his dream".

Arsenal winger arrived for World Cup camp carrying Achilles injury

No player in Thomas Tuchel’s squad played more matches than Gunners midfielder this season

Anthony Barry’s blunt analysis of the first half against Croatia raised eyebrows

Thomas Tuchel is loving the World Cup environment and has helped his England side channel something special as they prepare to face Ghana on Tuesday

France made it two wins from two games in Group I, sealing their place in the knockout stage

Vinyl has baffled youngsters at the team’s hotel but spells of opening victory against Croatia showed side in the grooveInside the foyer of the England team hotel in Kansas City, along with the TV screens that show the World Cup matches, there is an anachronism. It is a record player and it is worth reporting there were younger members of the squad who …

Win over Ghana could secure top spot in the group‘We dropped too deep,’ Tuchel says of Croatia openerThomas Tuchel believes England were given a wake-up call by Croatia and must focus on improving their defensive structure as the World Cup progresses.England will qualify for the knockout stages from Group L with a game to spare if they beat Ghana in …

The former UFC fighter - who previously beat rival Conor McGregor twice in recent years - took to social media shortly after being released to share a message with his followers.

Jack Draper paid a backhanded tribute to his new mentor after a first victory since March, saying of coach Andy Murray : 'Today was a bit like what he used to do - winning ugly.'

The Inter Miami star made history in front of his loved ones as his wife Antonela and three sons - Thiago, 13, Mateo, 10, and Ciro, 8, - were all in attendance at Dallas Stadium on Monday afternoon.