Cover image: France's Kylian Mbappé celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, June 16, 2026. © Frank Franklin II, AP

World Cup 2026: France and Kylian Mbappé off to flying start

· France 24

In their first World Cup match since 1998, Norway comfortably beat Iraq (4-1). Lionel Messi secured victory for Argentina against Algeria (3-0) with a hat-trick. Neymar has resumed training with Brazil. In tennis, the Berlin tournament is trialling a three-court layout.