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Kylian Mbappé scored two goals in his 100th appearance for France to help his team defeat Iraq 3-0 in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers at Philadelphia Stadium, advancing to the Round of 32.
Lionel Messi is now the top scorer in World Cup history after scoring five goals in Argentina's first two matches — all of them for his team. In Philadelphia, the France vs. Iraq match was suspended due to a thunderstorm when France led 3-0; the match resumed and ended in a draw. The *World Cup Daily* podcast reviewed both developments.
Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 in the Group C World Cup 2026 match in Philadelphia — Matheus Cunha scored two goals within seven minutes, Vinícius Júnior and Raphinha dominated the wings, while Haiti failed to register a single accurate shot. This loss ensured Haiti's elimination without any points or goals; Brazil now leads the group with six points.
Brazil has confirmed that their star player, Neymar, will not join the team in Philadelphia for the Group C match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 against Haiti on **23 June 2026**, due to a calf muscle injury that is still in the recovery process. The announcement was made by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) on **19 June 2026**, four days before the match, and has raised serious concerns about the country's championship aspirations.