FIFA World Cup 2026 Latest News – June 23
Mbappé leads France into knockout race
Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France national football team defeated Iraq 3–0, despite a long weather delay. Mbappé reached 16 World Cup goals, closing in on the all-time record race with Lionel Messi.
Messi continues making history
Lionel Messi has been one of the biggest stories of the tournament, adding more goals and strengthening Argentina’s title defense hopes.
Big matches ahead today:
• Portugal vs Uzbekistan
• England vs Ghana
• Panama vs Croatia
• Colombia vs DR Congo
Tournament watch:
The expanded 48-team World Cup is producing major surprises, with teams like USA, Germany, Argentina, France and others fighting for knockout qualification.
