Deschamps returns to France after death of his mother

ONP Summary

France faced Iraq in the 2026 World Cup Group I second matchday on June 22–23 in Philadelphia, seeking to advance to the knockout stages after defeating Senegal 3–1. Severe thunderstorms triggered mandatory evacuation of the stadium and suspended play at halftime, with France leading 1–0 on a Mbappé goal before the weather delay forced the match to resume later.