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world2 days ago•4 min saved

Khamenei's coffin carried through Iraq's holy shrines as funeral rites unfold

Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's coffin was carried through Najaf's Imam Ali shrine and Karbala's Imam Hussein shrine in Iraq as thousands attended funeral ceremonies ahead of his burial in Mashhad, with prayers inside the shrines and chants reported; President Masoud Pezeshkian attended, Mojtaba Khamenei did not appear, and the events occurred amid broader US‑Iran tensions and indirect talks in Doha.

via BBC|

#iran #iraq #karbala

middle-east13 days ago•12 min saved

Iranian FM Heads to Iraq as Green Zone Raid Rumors Rise

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi travels to Iraq to reaffirm Tehran's partnership and discuss bilateral and regional developments, as Baghdad rumors of a Green Zone raid surface and US pressure to curb Iranian-backed militias intensifies.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#araghchi #baghdad #green-zone

sports14 days ago•9 min saved

Senegal crushes Iraq 5-0 to edge closer to knockout stage

Senegal hammered Iraq 5-0 to boost their World Cup 2026 knockout chances, aided by an early red card for Iraq and a second-half surge with goals from Ndiaye, Sarr and Gueye (brace) as the game opened up.

via The Guardian|

#football #iraq #liveblog

sports14 days ago•81 min saved

Senegal’s five-goal rout over Iraq boosts knockout hopes as Gueye bags a brace

Senegal thrashed 10-man Iraq 5-0 in Toronto, with Abdoulaye Seck opening the scoring, a red card for Rebin Sulaka, and substitutes Ismaila Sarr, Pape Gueye (brace) and Iliman Ndiaye completing the win, boosting their World Cup knockout chances though they still need results elsewhere.

via BBC|

#football #iraq #pape-gueye

sports18 days ago•3 min saved

Philly Weather Delays France-Iraq World Cup Clash as France Cruises to 3-0

A weather delay disrupted the 2026 World Cup clash between France and Iraq in Philadelphia, with lightning within an eight-mile radius prompting a pause. Halftime was followed by a suspension of more than an hour before the second half resumed, and France ultimately won 3-0 as spectators sought shelter in concourses.

via NBC10 Philadelphia|

#france #iraq #philly

sports18 days ago•4 min saved

Iraq’s World Cup return fuels pride as fans celebrate despite France defeat

Iraq’s return to the World Cup after four decades drew fans from across the globe to Philadelphia, where they celebrated a brave performance against France despite a 3-0 defeat, highlighting national unity and pride over the result.

via Al Jazeera|

#fans #france #iraq

sports18 days ago•3 min saved

Mbappé doubles France’s lead as they beat Iraq 3-0 after lightning delay

Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Ousmane Dembele added a third as France beat Iraq 3-0 in a World Cup 2026 group match delayed by thunderstorms, with Mbappé moving to 16 career World Cup goals (level with Miroslav Klose) as France edge toward the knockout stage.

via Al Jazeera|

#france #iraq #mbappe

sports18 days ago•15 min saved

Storm delays World Cup action as France–Iraq match halted in Philadelphia

The World Cup Group I match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia was paused for two hours due to a storm, marking the tournament’s first weather delay.

via AP News|

#france #iraq #soccer

sports18 days ago•2 min saved

Thunderstorms Suspend France–Iraq Clash at Lincoln Financial Field

France–Iraq at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia was interrupted by a lengthy weather delay after halftime due to thunderstorms and lightning, with nearly two hours of stoppage and a hoped-for restart around 8:00 p.m. ET; organizers warned outdoor matches later in the tournament face similar weather-related risks.

via NBC Sports|

#france #iraq #lincoln-financial-field

sports18 days ago•1 min saved

Thunderstorms Pause France–Iraq World Cup Clash in Philadelphia

France led 1-0 on Mbappe’s early strike when thunderstorms forced a halftime suspension of the World Cup clash with Iraq in Philadelphia, triggering a 30-minute delay while officials assess safety for a restart; FIFA emphasized safety and local protocols, noting there is no formal extreme-weather policy beyond standard lightning-delay procedures.

via USA Today|

#france #iraq #lightning

sports18 days ago•4 min saved

Lightning Delays France-Iraq World Cup Debut in Philly

France led 1-0 at halftime against Iraq in Philadelphia when heavy rain and lightning halted the 2026 World Cup opener. A 30-minute initial delay was announced with plans to restart, but weather conditions and lightning within the area prompted the pause to potentially extend beyond the minimum, marking the tournament’s first weather-related delay.

via CBS Sports|

#france #iraq #philadelphia

sports18 days ago•15 min saved

Storm-Delayed France-Iraq: Mbappé Fires France to 1-0 Lead in World Cup 2026

France led Iraq 1-0 after Mbappé’s 14th-minute strike, but the World Cup 2026 group-stage match in Philadelphia was interrupted by a thunderstorm and postponed for at least 30 minutes as lightning and heavy rain forced players to seek shelter; halftime stood at 1-0, with hydration breaks and lineup changes noted as updates continued.

via The Guardian|

#france #iraq #mbappe

sports19 days ago•4 min saved

Mbappe-led France eye knockout spot against Iraq in Group I clash

France aim to secure a Round of 32 berth in Group I when they face Iraq in Philadelphia at 5pm ET, coming off a 3-1 win over Senegal in which Mbappe scored twice. Iraq, in their first World Cup since 1986, were beaten 4-1 by Norway and need an upset to have any chance; Opta still shows France as a heavy favorite (about 88.5%), with roughly 8.5% for a draw and 3% for Iraq. Predicted lineups: France – Maignan; Kounde, Saliba, Upamecano, Digne; Rabiot, Kone; Dembele, Olise, Barcola; Mbappe. Iraq – Basil; Hussein Ali, Tahseen, Hashem, Doski; Bayesh, Al-Ammari, Iqbal, Jasim; Hussein, Al-Hamadi.

via Al Jazeera|

#france #iraq #lineups

sports24 days ago•4 min saved

Haaland Brace Sends Norway Into Group I Lead in 4-1 World Cup Opener

Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway beat Iraq 4-1 in their 2026 World Cup opener in Boston, with Leo Østigård adding a second-half header and an Aymen Hussein own goal sealing the win, sending Norway level with France on three points in Group I.

via Opta Analyst|

#football #haaland #iraq

sports24 days ago•14 min saved

Haaland brace puts Norway 2-1 up at halftime against Iraq

Norway lead Iraq 2-1 at halftime in their World Cup 2026 Group I clash, with Erling Haaland scoring twice (29, 43) and Iraq's Aymen Hussein equalizing (39); the live updates highlight Norway’s attacking edge and Iraq’s moments of threat, alongside pregame lineup notes and context for both teams.

via The Guardian|

#haaland #iraq #live-blog