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• France vs Iraq - World Cup Group I LIVE: Kylian Mbappe blasts Les Bleus ahead with long-range stunner on his left foot22 June 2026, 9:51 pm
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the latest updates as France take on Iraq in Group I at the Philadelphia Stadium.
  
• 'If I go gung-ho in attack and get beat 4-0, you'll hang me!' Clarke searching for the right balance ahead of Brazil clash22 June 2026, 9:46 pm
  For a man who's achieved so much with Scotland across the past seven years, there's always been a strange lack of love for Steve Clarke.
  
• Lionel Messi jokes he's 'running on fumes' after breaking World Cup record - as opposing former Man United manager admits Argentina star is 'on a level of his own'22 June 2026, 9:46 pm
  IAN HERBERT IN TEXAS: Messi, who turns 39 on Wednesday, already looks on track to win the Golden Boot after a 2-0 win in which he also missed a penalty and could have scored a hat-trick.
  
• USA hit by another injury concern to a key player amid ongoing Christian Pulisic worry22 June 2026, 9:42 pm
  US World Cup coach Mauricio Pochettino is suddenly facing a challenge with his starting lineup for Thursday's Group D finale against Turkey.
  
• Lionel Messi's stunning wife Antonela celebrates Argentina star's historic World Cup performance with touching message22 June 2026, 9:31 pm
  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.
  
• Fans relieved to learn truth about 'man forcing kiss' on Shakira at World Cup game22 June 2026, 8:46 pm
  The Hips Don't Lie hitmaker, who recorded the official anthem of the 2026 World Cup with rapper Burna Boy, was captured soaking in the action from a VIP suite during Argentina's win.
  
• Lionel Messi was at the focus and thrust of Argentina as he wrote himself into World Cup record books in their 2-0 win over Austria - as excellent Enzo Fernandez shows what Chelsea could soon be missing, writes IAN HERBERT22 June 2026, 8:18 pm
  IAN HERBERT: The numbers reveal an extraordinary consistency. It's 18 goals in 28 World Cup outings, now. He becomes the third player in World Cup history to score in six consecutive games.
  
• Leeds knocked back after £20m offer for Shea Charles, surprise bidders for wantaway Spurs star Lucas Bergvall emerge, Casemiro at centre of £450,000 transfer row and all the latest deals: WINDOW WATCH22 June 2026, 8:17 pm
  SIMON JONES: The 20-year-old believes he will get fewer first team opportunities under Roberto de Zerbi who is pushing for the club to bring in two new midfielders.
  
• 'Vendetta' fueling the festering hatred between Fox's World Cup TV hosts... as insider leaks the ugly drama when the cameras stop rolling22 June 2026, 8:06 pm
  The hostility between the trio has become must-see TV and, sometimes, even more entertaining than the games themselves. Now the source of the tension and its full extent can be revealed by the Daily Mail.
  
• Argentina vs Austria - World Cup Group J RECAP: Lionel Messi breaks Miroslav Klose's all-time tournament record as he scores a brace in win - despite missing a first-half penalty22 June 2026, 7:59 pm
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the latest updates as holders Argentina take on Austria in Group J at the Dallas Stadium.
  
• Miami police crack down on rowdy Scotland World Cup fans and their boozy antics as thousands arrive in Florida before Brazil showdown22 June 2026, 7:59 pm
  The Tartan Army made Boston their base for the opening two group games against Haiti and Morocco, winning widespread praise for their good humor - but it appears that Miami feels different about the visitors.
  
• Lionel Messi breaks World Cup all-time goalscoring record with signature strike against Austria - after Argentina captain had earlier sent a penalty wide22 June 2026, 7:21 pm
  Messi swept home with his left foot from the edge of the penalty area after Thiago Almada had intelligently dummied Facundo Medina's cross.
  
• Philadelphia storms cause World Cup chaos hours before Kylian Mbappe and France play Iraq22 June 2026, 7:07 pm
  France's second World Cup game, against Iraq in Philadelphia, was facing significant weather disruption hours before kickoff with a major storm hitting the stadium.
  
• Man City are FINALLY closing in on appointment of Enzo Maresca as Pep Guardiola's successor22 June 2026, 6:42 pm
  JACK GAUGHAN: Executives at City have been in lengthy dialogue with their Chelsea counterparts for weeks over the terms of an agreement that allows them to unveil the Italian.
  
• Rape-accused Ghana star Thomas Partey blames his World Cup visa problem on 'things you cannot control' and says he can't wait to see old team-mates Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka22 June 2026, 6:08 pm
  MIKE KEEGAN IN BOSTON: Rape charge midfielder Thomas Partey says 'things that happen outside football you cannot control' and that he is 'ready to play' against England.