France win after weather delay as Messi smashes record
Summary
France won 3-0 against Iraq in a World Cup match that was paused for over two hours due to heavy rain in Philadelphia. Lionel Messi broke the World Cup record by scoring his 18th goal since 2006.Key Facts
- The France vs. Iraq game was delayed for more than two hours because of heavy rain.
- This was the first weather-related delay in the 2026 World Cup.
- France won the match 3-0 and secured a place in the knockout stage early.
- Lionel Messi scored during the tournament, reaching a total of 18 World Cup goals.
- Messi’s 18 goals make him the highest scorer in World Cup history.
- The match took place in Philadelphia, USA.
- The article mentions other World Cup news, including performances by Algeria and Mbappé.
- The information comes from a World Cup analysis show with journalists and commentators.
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