World Cup LIVE: Jordan eliminated from World Cup after Algeria comeback win

[h2]Today's matches:[/h2][p][b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/game/soccer/argentina-f9OppQjp/austria-naHiWdnt/?mid=Cpq2Y2FE"]Argentina 2-0 Austria (FT)[/a][/b][/p][p][b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/game/soccer/france-QkGeVG1n/iraq-K8aAGt6r/?mid=KMRMTaNM"]France 3-0 Iraq (FT)[/a][/b][/p][p][b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/game/soccer/norway-8rP6JO0H/senegal-hOIsJLJr/?mid=xSUJLPV8"]Norway 3-2 Senegal (FT)[/a][/b][/p][p][b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/game/soccer/algeria-nc87N1BR/jordan-vNcmJoU2/?mid=dx1FAaN7"]Jordan 1-2 Algeria (FT)[/a][/b][/p][h2]Latest updates:[/h2][p][b]13:03 CET - [/b]That is all from day 12 but be sure to [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/news/soccer-world-championship-world-cup-live-portugal-look-to-respond-against-uzbekistan-before-england-vs-ghana/W4di3IOH/"]join us for coverage of day 13 of the World Cup here[/a]![/p][p][b]07:00 CET -[/b] What a comeback from Algeria! They netted two late goals to win their first game since 2014. Heartbreak for Jordan, who cannot progress to the knockout stage.[/p][image alt="Jordan - Algeria match momentum" id="109e4bd3-8f02-4979-9feb-91bc4a8be621" credit-line="Opta by StatsPerform" guid="7a5da225-07dc-41e2-8ba3-fef70b82486b" original-width="1080" original-height="1080" /][p][b]06:53 CET -[/b] Into stoppage time - if Jordan cannot make it 2-2, they will be eliminated from the World Cup.[/p][p][b]06:45 CET - Algeria lead! [/b]They have come from behind against Jordan, and it's a controversial goal. A corner finds it way into the net through [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/gouiri-amine/K0zFVdU8/"]Amine Gouiri[/a]. To the naked eye, it looked offside, but the semi-automated system says he is onside, and the goal stands. Can Jordan hit back?[/p][p][b]06:30 CET [/b]-[b] ALGERIA HIT BACK! [/b]The substitute Nadir Benbouali connects a Riyad Mahrez cross and nods it inside the far post. [/p][image alt="Benbouali Goal Sequence" id="09f2cd35-076c-487f-92f3-828d01d8e04a" credit-line="Opta by StatsPerform / Reuters" guid="15ba9a72-4d11-48bf-8c01-07510d4ff910" original-width="1080" original-height="1080" /][p][b]06:25 CET [/b]- With the way that Jordan are stretching Algeria's defensive structure, we can't discount a 2-0 lead here.[/p][p][b]06:15 CET [/b]- As the scoreline demands, the second half has had a much more lively start than the first. Jordan are playing with confidence and belief, and Algeria with urgency.[/p][p][b]06:05 CET [/b]- Welcome back! Nabil Bentaleb and Nadir Benbouali are coming on for Ramiz Zerrouki and Hicham Boudaoui as Algeria look to shake things up.[/p][p][b]05:50 CET [/b]- Half-time in Santa Clara and that was a poor 45 minutes from Algeria, who need to pull their socks up and be unforgivably sharper after the break. They've had three times as much possession as Jordan and yet created fewer opportunities with it.[/p][p]What appeared to be a patient start in the first 15 minutes has turned out to be a sluggish and disjointed 45.[/p][image alt="Match Momentum" id="257eaa9f-8694-46f3-bacb-b07688b28079" credit-line="Opta by StatsPerform" guid="544f9736-1521-4093-aa3c-18ab5d41979f" original-width="1920" original-height="1080" /][image alt="Half-Time Stats" id="f3a2f449-46cc-44ec-b41a-efcdf82a3acf" credit-line="Opta by StatsPerform" guid="a4b94b7f-f8fd-4b3e-bbda-5ea1205feeac" original-width="1080" original-height="1080" /][p][b]05:45 CET [/b]- Jordan is leading at a World Cup for the first time and their supporters at the venue are enjoying themselves with their own rendition of the Icelandic viking clap. We're into first half stoppage time.[/p][p][b]05:35 CET [/b]- [b]JORDAN SCORE! [/b]They have converted their 26% of possession into a goal with their first and only genuine goalscoring chance of the game! [/p][p]Musa Al-Tamaari completely scuffed a pass into the box from Abu Taha and his miskick falls to the feet of Nizar Al Rashdan. Luca Zidane, who was below par in Algeria's first game against Argentina, should have saved that to be honest.[/p][p][b]05:30 CET [/b]- Ait-Nouri and Bensebaini are both moving at below 100%, which is a worry for Algeria. They're still controlling the game, though, with Mahrez coming close to scoring at the 33-minute mark.[/p][p][b]05:25 CET [/b]- The players take the mandatory hydration break on this 'blisteringly hot and oppressive' 17*C (62*F) evening in Santa Clara. Ait-Nouri is down again in pain so he'll have a few minutes to get treatment.[/p][p]Algeria have controlled possession, but the very short columns on the momentum graph below illustrate how little they have been able to do with it so far.[/p][image alt="Match Momentum" id="f72b84cf-539a-439c-924e-b01e75ad7688" credit-line="Opta by StatsPerform" guid="50ab77c2-0e06-4021-94ff-e98987107166" original-width="1920" original-height="1080" /][p][b]05:20 CET [/b]- Riyad Mahrez came close to scoring with a gorgeous first touch but then made a mess of his run with the ball, which got tangled between his feet.[/p][p][b]05:15 CET [/b]- An unusually quiet start with the expected goals count 0.16 to 0.04 in favour of Jordan after 15 minutes of play. Both teams have been patient.[/p][p]There is a concerning development regarding Rayan Ait-Nouri, who is hobbling after a challenge. He's attempting to run it off.[/p][p][b]05:00 CET [/b]- The final game of day 12 is underway! Well done if you have stuck with us throughout the day.[/p][p][b]04:50 CET [/b]- Al Sailiya's [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/olwan-ali/jw8gA2n0/"]Ali Olwan[/a] was Jordan's best performer in the matchday one loss to Austria and is one of the Jordanians you should be keeping your eye on if watching on today. He was their leading goalscorer in qualifying with nine strikes including a hat-trick against Oman.[/p][image alt="Ali Olwan v Austria" id="3f92a332-2fc6-460c-920e-d0a63a8cb016" credit-line="Opta by StatsPerform / Reuters" guid="9e93ec85-aa12-43ab-b663-985f28879322" original-width="1920" original-height="1080" /][p][b]04:40 CET [/b]- Argentina lead Group J with six points following their 2-0 win over Austria, who are on three points courtesy of defeating Jordan 3-1. Jordan and Algeria are yet to get off the mark, and getting to the Round of 32 via a third-placed finish won't be easy with only three points, so the loser of this contest is going to be in a bit of a hole.[/p][p]Algeria are starting [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/mahrez-riyad/AkzHA2kB/"]Riyad Mahrez[/a] after he played only half an hour against Argentina. [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/zerrouki-ramiz/84ievKCO/"]Ramiz Zerrouki[/a] will command the central midfield in place of [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/bentaleb-nabil/UVRm5Kjk/"]Nabil Bentaleb[/a], whilst the back four is unchanged.[/p][p]Jordan have replaced [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/al-fakhouri-odeh/xpxB9was/"]Odeh Al Fakhouri[/a] in attacking midfield after a poor outing last round and in comes [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/al-mardi-mahmoud/0zCugQwa/"]Mahmoud Al Mardi[/a]. [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/abu-al-dahab-husam/hryY3tek/"]Husam Abu Dahab[/a] replaces [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/abualnadi-mo/bXtxRUr7/"]Mo Abualnadi[/a] in their three-man defence.[/p][p][b]04:30 CET [/b]- We're half an hour away from returning to Group J and the [b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/game/soccer/algeria-nc87N1BR/jordan-vNcmJoU2/summary/lineups/?mid=dx1FAaN7"]lineups for Jordan and Algeria[/a][/b] are here. [/p][image alt="Jordan XI" id="ede72c1f-f756-4968-8712-006755807057" credit-line="Flashscore" guid="95d93a8e-2027-4a10-8441-c5339be69204" original-width="1200" original-height="900" /][image alt="Algeria XI" id="b068173d-3d32-41c8-b445-721e52052e85" credit-line="Flashscore" guid="b04d341e-380b-4315-924b-6605372c5a8f" original-width="1200" original-height="900" /][p][b]04:10 CET[/b] - Our [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/news/soccer-world-championship-haaland-scores-twice-as-norway-hold-off-senegal-to-book-spot-in-knockouts/2ieoSiGF/"]match report of Norway's win over Senegal[/a] is now up and ready for those of you who wish to catch up on what was an exciting game in the end.[/p][p]There were wonderful scenes after the game as [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/odegaard-martin/ID32TGhp/"]Martin Odegaard[/a] and his team again led a rendition of the iconic rowing celebration in front of [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/norway/8rP6JO0H/"]Norway[/a]'s active supporters. [/p][p][b]04:05 CET [/b]- [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/haaland-erling/UmV9iQmE/"]Erling Haaland[/a] is our Player of the Match with a rating of 9.1 out of 10 on Flashscore's new and improved player ratings system.[/p][image alt="Erling Haaland Stats" id="e2dc888e-2e85-43b9-a385-848852de95e8" credit-line="Opta by StatsPerform / Reuters/Vincent Carchietta" guid="5c8fb952-88fe-4dc1-8c89-5ae6839f56d8" original-width="1920" original-height="1080" /][p][b]04:00 CET [/b]- Norway successfully defend a 99th-minute corner after a misdirected header from [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/sarr-ismaila/ll2uTDkB/"]Ismaila Sarr[/a] and that should be it. [/p][p][b]IT IS! Norway wins a thriller. [/b]The fans at MetLife Stadium go crazy and [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/solbakken-stale/pxok8eTM/"]Stale Solbakken[/a] climbs into the grandstands to embrace his partner. Norway's first World Cup in 28 years progresses as it did in 1998 - with the Vikings getting out of the group stage. But this time, they do so with multiple group stage victories. [/p][p]They play France on matchday three and will need to win to finish at the top of the group due to France's superior goal difference.[/p][image alt="Norway v Senegal Stats" id="924a2e0b-0838-455e-a0c9-1a2589e8d784" credit-line="Opta by StatsPerform" guid="61d4ebc2-3450-4702-91a1-378f31a01ade" original-width="1080" original-height="1080" /][p][b]03:56 CET [/b]- Norway had to defend a corner with one man down after [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/pedersen-marcus/ltnVl6l2/"]Holmgren[/a] Pedersen was forced off the pitch for one minute with severe cramp, and then [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/ostigard-leo/lIN7BM8b/"]Ostigard[/a] went down following a minor head clash. Two minutes to go.[/p][p][b]03:51 CET [/b]- [b]3-2! [/b]There's time for a twist now! [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/senegal/hOIsJLJr/"]Senegal[/a] strike in the 93rd minute as [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/niakhate-moussa/tdnibGHH/"]Niakhate[/a] and [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/jackson-nicolas/jXg8d5RJ/"]Jackson[/a] set up Ismaila Sarr's second goal. Senegal will not die wondering, that's for sure![/p][p][b]03:48 CET[/b] - Odegaard's finishing has left a lot to be desired tonight but he continues to pull the strings in midfield. Norway almost had their fourth but for [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/sarr-pape/80B8ecr5/"]Pape Sarr[/a] making a goal line clearance with his [i]head[/i] to stop a shot. [b]The game is into nine minutes of stoppage time.[/b][/p][p][b]03:40 CET [/b]- Approaching the 80-minute mark in New Jersey and there has been no change to the score. Senegal have had 66% of possession in the second half and six shots after half-time but without the desired result.[/p][p]A great stat here courtesy of the English world feed broadcast: Erling Haaland is the sixth man (and first since [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/kane-harry/v5HSlEAa/"]Harry Kane[/a] in 2018) to score 2+ goals in his first two FIFA World Cup games. Kane did it against Tunisia and Panama.[/p][p][b]03:27 CET [/b]- The hydration break is taken with Norway back in full control of this match. Haaland's second goal was an enormous blow to Senegal's chances of regaining a point.[/p][image alt="Match Momentum" id="0a8b4878-1f7c-49ee-bd68-ee0b3e4fca47" credit-line="Opta by StatsPerform" guid="cddf3ace-6da3-48fe-86d6-c742afe3cce6" original-width="1920" original-height="1080" /][p][b]03:17 CET - TWO IN FIVE MINUTES FOR HAALAND! [/b]We knew he wasn't done with yet. He just never settles for one goal.[/p][p]To make matters even worse for Senegal, starting goalkeeper [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/mendy-edouard/8zpLkf6p/"]Mendy[/a] is off with injury. [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/diaw-mory/vJ2Mu476/"]Mory Diaw[/a] comes on.[/p][image alt="Erling Haaland Goal Sequence" id="92c29abe-c11b-4fd2-a5c8-03ce27420ec3" credit-line="Opta by StatsPerform / Reuters" guid="47261169-adcd-45e2-8185-2dddfc8b1ded" original-width="1080" original-height="1080" /][p][b]03:12 CET [/b]- [b]2-1! [/b]Senegal are not done with yet. Excellent touches from both [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/mane-sadio/xxskxOU0/"]Sadio Mane[/a] and Ismaila Sarr bring Senegal back into this match. Sarr attempts to lift the noise around the stadium and help spark a comeback that keeps their World Cup campaign alive.[/p][image alt="Ismaila Sarr Goal Sequence" id="0dd75db6-12e9-4e6a-9088-a963c17a1f63" credit-line="Opta by StatsPerform / Reuters" guid="1b542eab-9975-4a6a-a450-5efdc6dfc500" original-width="1080" original-height="1080" /][p][b]03:08 CET[/b] - Norway needed only two and a bit minutes to double their lead and there are no prizes this time for guessing who was the man responsible! Erling Haaland outpaces [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/coulibaly-woyo/SUqEqOY3/"]Coulibaly[/a], gets onto the end of a Odegaard through ball, and scores in a 12th consecutive competitive international.[/p][p]He scored two or more in each of the previous five, so he might not be done yet. It's his 58th goal for Norway and he becomes the first man from the country to score three at a World Cup. [/p][p]Senegal came close to hitting back through Jackson but Norway goalkeeper Nyland clutched the ball into his chest gratefully. [/p][image alt="Erling Haaland Goal" id="effb67a9-d03b-495a-b228-6eda793eae0d" credit-line="Opta by StatsPerform / Reuters" guid="4ef82737-1afa-4e7b-bf56-4ae18e6b5c1f" original-width="1080" original-height="1080" /][p][b]03:05 CET [/b]- The action is back underway in New Jersey. Norway brought on [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/berg-patrick/K4OUBDgo/"]Patrick Berg[/a] for [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/aursnes-fredrik/j1vdxcqN/"]Fredrik Aursnes[/a].[/p][p][b]03:00 CET [/b]- Your mandatory half-time reading is our [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/news/mbappe-stars-in-philly-rain-as-france-overpower-iraq-to-advance/MJEvhKYo/"]freshly published match report from Philadelphia[/a], where we hope our report writer was paid by the hour...[/p][p][b]02:55 CET [/b]- Here are the half-time stats from New Jersey. It looks tight on paper, but Senegal are fortunate not to be down by more after Odegaard spurred two separate chances to score. Senegal have also lacked sharpness and quality in the final third, whilst Coulibaly has had another nightmare so far.[/p][image alt="Norway v Senegal Half-Time" id="1d87f648-7e86-4963-a7da-07df9957889c" credit-line="Opta by StatsPerform" guid="31ad4e6f-c7ee-4861-be42-663ea2e11047" original-width="1080" original-height="1080" /][image alt="Match Momentum" id="862bbc3b-e4b3-4b26-818e-b7ae582b0b42" credit-line="Opta by StatsPerform" guid="03f0e571-27c7-4b86-b452-d5f0eac3eb16" original-width="1920" original-height="1080" /][p][b]02:48 CET [/b]- There were only two minutes of stoppage time in Philadelphia because of the hydration break being skipped and it fizzled out meekly. [b]France win 3-0 and book their place in the Round of 32.[/b][/p][p]Norway lead Senegal 1-0 at half-time through Pedersen's goal. If they can hold onto victory here, France and Norway will top Group I with six points each and their meeting on Friday night will determine which of them wins the group, whilst Iraq and Senegal would be playing off for a third place, which of course can still get you through to the Round of 32.[/p][image alt="France v Iraq Stats" id="b0412a27-ac12-46a9-a979-d6c51f45af15" credit-line="Opta by StatsPerform / Reuters" guid="6b7b08c7-820f-45cf-a728-b83af5d77213" original-width="1080" original-height="1080" /][p][b]02:45 CET [/b]- [b]Norway break through [/b]after banging down the door and it's Marcus Pedersen of all people, who came off the bench as an injury replacement for Julian Ryersen in the 13th minute. Coulibaly turned the ball over just outside Senegal's own box and goalkeeper Mendy let the shot go off the bottom of his left arm. [/p][p]That's Pedersen's first international goal and a tremendously timed one at that. [/p][p][b]02:35 CET [/b]- Iraq had one fleeting chance since France's third, but France continue to look the most likely to score the next. Common sense prevailed and the hydration break was skipped entirely due to the delay. They're heading into the final ten minutes (plus stoppage time) in Philadelphia.[/p][p]Norway have had the only two shots on target of the game against Senegal with possession shared 50-50. Odegaard registered Norway's second shot on target but perhaps should have done better with the finishing touch, having shot directly at Senegal keeper Mendy who was off his line and left plenty of space open.[/p][p][b]02:20 CET [/b]- [b]3-0 FRANCE![/b] Things are becoming increasingly difficult for Iraq and France are showing off their quality in this delayed second half. [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/olise-michael/E5pvwqkK/"]Olise[/a] won the ball in a midfield contest, pivoted and turned at the top of the box, and found a gap in the defence with a delightful through ball to [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/dembele-ousmane/zsMC2Ec0/"]Ousmane Dembele[/a]. [/p][image alt="Dembele Goal Sequence" id="733a10b1-682e-4503-a73d-6c0127354bed" credit-line="Opta by StatsPerform / Reuters" guid="c1f51334-8e9b-4282-987d-4fab46703b0d" original-width="1080" original-height="1080" /][p]Dembele is immediately subbed off following his maiden World Cup goal. [/p][p]In New York New Jersey, the hydration break has been taken with the score still 0-0.[/p][image alt="Match Momentum" id="2cf8cfcb-56d9-405e-adb0-9521d7a8ea2b" credit-line="Opta by StatsPerform" guid="ae0c8704-ac49-477b-a66f-4d254c964fc0" original-width="1920" original-height="1080" /][p][b]02:10 CET [/b]- [b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/mbappe-kylian/Wn6E2SED/"]MBAPPE[/a] HAS HIS SIXTH WORLD CUP BRACE and his 16th World Cup goal [/b]following a dreadful defensive mix-up from Iraq! Centre back [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/tahseen-zaid/W2aahfYG/"]Tahseen[/a] took a goal kick standing next to the goalkeeper, and in attempting to nudge it sideways to the keeper, his gentle pass was misdirected and intercepted by Dembele who laid it off for Mbappe to score a very easy goal. [/p][p]That was nothing short of farcical from Iraq, who have been guilty of making sloppy mistakes both in qualifying and at the finals here. [/p][p]We're almost too embarrassed to share this goal sequence graphic, which shows Dembele (7) taking possession inside the Iraq box and passing it short to Mbappe (10) to score from. But that's just how simple it was.[/p][image alt="Mbappe's Second Goal" id="c047c652-c683-44b7-94c1-a553ad3f59f8" credit-line="Opta by StatsPerform" guid="bf0cbd27-2b69-47a1-b088-0022a01ff516" original-width="1080" original-height="1080" /][p]In the other game It's still 0-0 in New Jersey with Norway registering the only big chance of the game so far (at 02:05). [/p][p][b]02:05 CET [/b]- Norway almost break through in the first five minutes as [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/ajer-kristoffer/tK0pMshb/"]Kristoffer Ajer[/a] gets onto the end of a corner in front of goal, only for Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy to close his legs in behind it. [/p][p]In Philadelphia (France v Iraq), one side of the pitch still looks quite wet, which is making attacking down the left difficult for Iraq. [/p][p][b]02:00 CET [/b]- France v Iraq is back underway two hours after scheduled, whilst Norway have kicked off proceedings in New Jersey. [/p][embed guid="9cd33012-9527-41ff-b1be-3cd424af666c" url="https://x.com/GilletteStadium/status/2067310819872805219" social-type="twitter" /][p][b]01:55 CET [/b]- In New Jersey, the teams have just completed singing their national anthems. There's singing of a much different kind in Philadelphia as the stadium DJ continues rolling out the hits, with the crowd partaking in some Bon Jovi classics as they let all their frustrations of the past two hours out and get ready to see what they were here for. [/p][p][b]01:50 CET [/b]- We're about to get a practice run for the matchday three chaos, so wherever you are in the world, brace yourselves for two concurrent games of football. The second half of France v Iraq is ten minutes away, as is the kickoff of Norway v Senegal.[/p][p]Iraq may appreciate this two-hour wait given the way they faded out in their previous game. 45 minutes of intensity is all that is required. They were admirably courageous in the first half, albeit outplayed from almost start to finish by a much classier outfit.[/p][image alt="Norway v Senegal Anthems" id="ae3587c8-ac7b-4aa7-8f86-fc11225a8577" credit-line="REUTERS/Dylan Martinez" guid="153b50f1-e3d5-4dcd-b1e9-3ff82f72178d" original-width="8115" original-height="5410" /][p][b]01:40 CET [/b]- We hope the drainage at Philadelphia Stadium (France v Iraq) is working overtime, because footage from the ground shows the ball struggling to move across the pitch due to the amount of water on the pitch. There are some very visible puddles in some parts of the pitch.[/p][p]The stadium DJ is revving the returning spectators up with a rendition of Mr Brightside, the irony of which is not lost on us given how dark the skies are above as the sun goes down.[/p][p][b]01:30 CET [/b]- The game is slated to [b]resume at 2:00am CET (8:00pm local time)[/b]. Players are now back out on the ground. Ironically, Norway v Senegal could also be impacted by rain, with 13 New Jersey counties issued with a severe thunderstorm and flash flooding alert.[/p][p][b]01:20 CET [/b]- No official update on a resumption time in Philadelphia, but spectators are being allowed back into their soaking wet seats, which is encouraging. Not many are choosing to take up that offer just yet and we can't blame them.[/p][p]Many are taking shelter in the (dis)comfort of the inner bowels of the seating bowl.[/p][p]We're now hearing that match officials are aiming for a [b]1:50am CET (7:50pm local time) restart[/b]. Players will be heading out onto the pitch at 1:30am for a warm-up.[/p][image alt="Spectators taking cover at Philadelphia Stadium." id="67d3114c-d2f8-4884-a47e-f9acd8be452b" credit-line="REUTERS/Claudia Greco" guid="7cae4152-ec68-40fa-8633-647ef7a52d6b" original-width="8192" original-height="5464" /][embed guid="8456cc0a-7e0f-46e1-997e-3f1d68d512af" url="https://x.com/Tanziloic/status/2069197735358501190" social-type="twitter" /][p][b]01:10 CET [/b]- Many are understandably wondering just how long match officials are allowed to wait before calling off the game for today. The regulations have no maximum wait time. We're reminded of last year's Club World Cup game between Chelsea and Benfica in Charlotte, where players came back out onto the pitch nearly two hours after walking off. [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/james-reece/nLBC7ERa/"]Reece James[/a] and [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/di-maria-angel/SISkkDSQ/"]Angel Di Maria[/a] scored second-half goals two and a half hours apart and that game went deep into the evening. Fortunately it's still early evening in Philadelphia.[/p][p][b]01:00 CET [/b]- The rain has eased at Lincoln Field, but the lightning strikes have not. We are hearing there is [b]another 30-minute delay [/b]that would push the resumption back to 1:30am CET (7:30pm local time). The concerning thing is that the local weather bureau has a 'Thunderstorm Watch' in act until 9:00pm local.[/p][embed guid="8654159c-1503-460f-ba08-357ffba12e1d" url="https://x.com/tarchu316/status/2069196900356554779" social-type="twitter" /][p][b]00:50 CET [/b]- We are expecting an official update from FIFA in ten minutes, but one thing is for certain - this game is not getting back underway in ten minutes. [/p][p][b]00:40 CET - [/b]Whilst we wait for the second half to begin between France and Iraq, the lineups are in for the third game of the day.[/p][p]Norway and Senegal are both unchanged from their openers.[/p][image alt="Norway - Senegal lineups" id="9db692e7-838e-4af7-84e3-484172f3a49c" credit-line="Flashscore" guid="aefe9f9f-b5a0-4af2-b2b9-b3840519c19d" original-width="1200" original-height="1200" /][p][b]00:12 CET [/b]- Having checked the radar and assessed the breadth of this weather front, match officials are now looking to resume play in 50 minutes at 7pm local time - 01:00 CET. Weather pending, of course. Either way, we have a lengthy wait ahead of us. [/p][embed guid="377a74bb-9c63-48e9-869a-757470a6de67" url="https://x.com/equipedefrance/status/2069186066859364360" social-type="twitter" /][p]The official rule is that any flash of lightning 'sparks' a weather interruption of 30 minutes, but officials can also take into account other conditions such as rain and wind. The winds are especially heavy around Lincoln Field, and the players also need some time to warm up prior to the resumption.[/p][p][b]00:06 CET [/b]- [b]Weather delay! [/b]The second half will resume at least 15 minutes after schedule due to the lightning around Lincoln Field. Those spectators not already undercover at the venue are being ordered to evacuate the stands by stadium staff and head for the safety of the concourse.[/p][p][b]23:48 CET - [/b]It is half-time, with France still leading Iraq 1-0. In fact, Iraq have actually done pretty well since conceding, and have been solid at the back. [/p][p]The rain started to come down mighty hard towards the end of that half, and France will be looking to return out after the break with a bit more intensity, just as they started the first half.[/p][image alt="Half time stats" id="2a9b7bbd-c747-44da-8b0a-ac5dc32d4abb" credit-line="Opta by StatsPerform" guid="ad47e27a-d9a7-4b48-b231-185ad21a3c56" original-width="1080" original-height="1080" /][p][b]23:25 CET - [/b]The first hydration break is here, and as you can imagine, it has been one-way traffic for France. They will be looking to fill their bag today.[/p][p][b]23:14 CET- [/b]France have taken an early lead against Iraq after waves of pressure, and you will never guess who scored it... [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/mbappe-kylian/Wn6E2SED/"]Kylian Mbappe[/a], again! A thunderous left-footed shot from outside the box beats the Iraqi goalkeeper, and it is 1-0 to the French.[/p][p]It is Mbappe's third goal of the tournament so far, and his 15th World Cup goal overall. Hunting down Lionel Messi?[/p][image alt="Momentum chart" id="b9203ad1-f003-4292-b511-afc8234ff1c2" credit-line="Opta by StatsPerform" guid="36f308e4-b83c-4602-a002-971a991d1702" original-width="1080" original-height="1080" /][p][b]23:00 CET - [/b]We are now underway in Philadelphia, with [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/france/QkGeVG1n/"]France[/a] looking to seal their qualification with victory over [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/iraq/K8aAGt6r/"]Iraq[/a]![/p][p][b]22:15 CET - [/b]The team news is in ahead of the second match today, with one of the tournament favourites, [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/france/QkGeVG1n/"]France[/a], taking on [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/iraq/K8aAGt6r/"]Iraq[/a], in what many expect to be a heavily one-sided contest.[/p][p]The French make three changes, with [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/barcola-bradley/lhGD3RgS/"]Bradley Barcola[/a] - who scored in their opener - [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/digne-lucas/v9Ux4sua/"]Lucas Digne[/a] and [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/kone-kouadio/YDaoYZBS/"]Manu Kone[/a] coming in for [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/doue-desire/KIUWH2Jq/"]Desire Doue[/a], [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/hernandez-theo/ATurLHr0/"]Theo Hernandez[/a] and [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/tchouameni-aurelien/QkiZum3e/"]Aurelien Tchouameni[/a].[/p][image alt="Line ups" id="93e76561-eee8-4745-8ab2-2340293b9946" credit-line="Flashscore" guid="7b0575fc-65b6-42e8-bdb5-7607a6cd0840" original-width="1200" original-height="1200" /][p][b]21:00 CET - [/b]It is [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/messi-lionel/vgOOdZbd/"]Lionel Messi[/a] again as [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/argentina/f9OppQjp/"]Argentina[/a] extend their lead in the final moments! Right at the end of the game, the goal was started by the magician after threading an eye of the needle pass for [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/alvarez-julian/bBHauDIC/"]Julian Alvarez[/a]. Alvarez missed the first chance, and Messi missed on the rebound before finding the back of the net on the third attempt.[/p][p]That proves to be the final major action of the game as [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/game/soccer/argentina-f9OppQjp/austria-naHiWdnt/?mid=Cpq2Y2FE"]Argentina win 2-0[/a] to back up their opening game win, and Messi is on five goals already! He is having some World Cup... How many goals can he end this tournament with?[/p][p]Anything is possible for the greatest of all time, and now officially in a league of his own in terms of World Cup goals.[/p][image alt="Match stats" id="8319720b-d17f-4819-a1c3-555adfbe65cd" credit-line="StatsPerform via Opta" guid="b914a4c3-3a6e-4736-abfa-f5343a963bd0" original-width="1080" original-height="1080" /][p][b]20:33 CET - [/b]The 'third quarter' has finished as we reach the second hydration break and Argentina remain very comfortable. [/p][p]They aren't looking that dangerous themselves but Austria have created all but nothing. However, their all-time top scorer, [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/arnautovic-marko/WvR2ASLR/"]Marko Arnautovic[/a], is now on for the end of this encounter.[/p][p]Can the 37-year-old find something special late on to rescue a result?[/p][image alt="Match momentum" id="17fc0f07-de1b-42c4-93c5-b5140d783773" credit-line="StatsPerform via Opta" guid="07998364-3a1a-4cbd-a75c-07e2af3faec1" original-width="1080" original-height="1080" /][p][b]20:11 CET - [/b]It is second-half time in Dallas! Will we see more Messi magic in the second period?[/p][p][b]19:54 CET - [/b]It has been the Messi show in Dallas for good and bad reasons! After a horrendous penalty miss, he more than makes up for it with a brilliant finish after a smart pull-back by [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/medina-facundo/tEuOUQT3/"]Facundo Medina[/a] and then an even more intelligent dummy by [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/almada-thiago/CSKGShgi/"]Thiago Almada[/a]. And at the break, the holders lead and look in control of this one.[/p][image alt="Match stats" id="12136a1a-0c14-440b-9130-b67483858a8e" credit-line="StatsPerform via Opta" guid="9390cc71-8e5f-4104-bcf2-cc525e8b7cd7" original-width="1080" original-height="1080" /][p]Can Ralf Ragnick's side find a creative spark and get something going in the final third in the second half? That is Austria's only hope of getting a result.[/p][p][b]19:40 CET - [/b]History made! [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/messi-lionel/vgOOdZbd/"]Lionel Messi[/a] finishes off a precise Argentina move inside the box with a side-footed sweeping finish in a fashion we have seen so many times before over his career. And that more than amends for his penalty miss. [/p][p]A special moment as he becomes the all-time top scorer in World Cup history and what a way to do it.[/p][p]Vintage Messi.[/p][image alt="Messi goal sequence" id="5bb6d14a-fbcf-4e14-94b3-c9b4f71322db" credit-line="IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters / Maria Lysaker" guid="965a1cdf-d1bf-42e6-87cf-00a1708a3e0c" original-width="1080" original-height="1080" /][p][b]19:24 CET - [/b]It is time for the first hydration break and it remains 0-0 between Argentina vs Austria. It would be fair to say Messi hasn't had anything go his way so far and that is the story for Argentina in general so far.[/p][p]Austria's press has been really effective so far and it is making life difficult for the holders.[/p][image alt="Match momentum" id="ec7be86d-c122-41dc-b67d-80a606c41308" credit-line="StatsPerform via Opta" guid="1b4ea509-4bf5-4fe4-b96b-8fe6d140152e" original-width="1080" original-height="1080" /][p][b]19:10 CET - [/b]Well, well, well... Argentina were awarded a controversial penalty, but [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/messi-lionel/vgOOdZbd/"]Lionel Messi,[/a] with an opportunity to become the all-time top scorer at the World Cup, horribly missed the resulting penalty after a stutter run-up. There was no power, no placement - far too casual.[/p][p]Maybe he is human after all?[/p][p][b]19:01 CET - [/b]It is go time in Dallas as Argentina vs Austria gets underway![/p][p][b]18:50 CET - [/b]It is just 10 minutes until Lionel Messi graces the pitch as Argentina look to secure their place in the second round against Austria. [/p][p][b]17:45 CET - [/b]Team news is in for the first game today as [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/game/soccer/argentina-f9OppQjp/austria-naHiWdnt/?mid=Cpq2Y2FE"]Argentina face Austria[/a], and the big news is that [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/scaloni-lionel/A1A2ibcF/"]Lionel Scaloni[/a] is starting [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/martinez-lautaro/QHk1CXUh/"]Lautaro Martinez[/a] over [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/alvarez-julian/bBHauDIC/"]Julian Alvarez[/a] once again in attack to lead the line alongside [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/messi-lionel/vgOOdZbd/"]Lionel Messi[/a].[/p][image alt="Starting lineups" id="3b77e51d-d90e-4187-b081-1f1b5a930f8a" credit-line="Flashscore" guid="d216e502-766e-4d43-b9a0-c85995c16b16" original-width="1200" original-height="1200" /][p][b]17:00 CET - [/b]As we near kick-off between Argentina and Austria, let's take a closer look at the second game of the day as a red-hot [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/france/QkGeVG1n/"]France[/a] side take on [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/iraq/K8aAGt6r/"]Iraq[/a]. The big worry for Iraq is that they made life way too easy for dangerman Erling Haaland as they lost 4-1 in their opening game, and France's front line is even more threatening. [/p][p]It would take a defensive masterclass from Iraq and for their entire backline and keeper to have the games of their lives to prevent France from winning in convincing fashion.[/p][p]On his 100th French appearance, though, [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/mbappe-kylian/Wn6E2SED/"]Kylian Mbappe[/a] will see this as a perfect chance to score a hat-trick and therefore become the outright top goal scorer in World Cup history in what is just his third tournament.[/p][embed guid="35f0d930-134f-4ec0-b7bb-2e859dbd82d0" url="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2068953633622782115" social-type="twitter" /][p][b]14:45 CET - [/b]To get you prepared for the day ahead, check out some of our latest features and exclusives![/p][p][b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/news/soccer-premier-league-exclusive-jerome-boateng-on-the-world-cup-his-memories-of-a-career-at-the-top/lnvfoGAO/"]EXCLUSIVE: Jerome Boateng on the World Cup & his memories of a career at the top[/a][/b][/p][p][b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/news/exclusive-zamorano-on-brazil-being-more-magical-with-neymar-relationship-with-ronaldo/Y3RoAjcE/"]EXCLUSIVE: Zamorano on Brazil being 'more magical' with Neymar & Ronaldo relationship[/a][/b][/p][p][b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/news/soccer-world-championship-column-ex-netherlands-coach-frans-hoek-dissects-dutch-demolition-of-sweden/drMYHlye/"]COLUMN: Ex-Netherlands coach Frans Hoek dissects Dutch demolition of Sweden[/a][/b][/p][p][b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/news/kylian-mbappe-s-five-standout-games-for-france-as-he-prepares-for-100th-cap/OKtUJHX8/"]Kylian Mbappe's five standout games for France as he prepares for 100th cap[/a][/b][/p][p][b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/news/mohamed-salah-proves-he-is-still-the-man-as-egypt-make-history-against-new-zealand/pYkJcRG6/"]Mohamed Salah proves he is still the man as Egypt make history against New Zealand[/a][/b][/p][p][b]13:00 CET - [/b]Good afternoon and welcome back to the World Cup! There is an exciting game to start today, as holders [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/argentina/f9OppQjp/"]Argentina[/a] take on [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/austria/naHiWdnt/"]Austria[/a] from [b]19:00 CET[/b], offering another opportunity to watch the great [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/messi-lionel/vgOOdZbd/"]Lionel Messi[/a] in his final World Cup.[/p][embed guid="a6755747-3c75-4de2-9f2f-352e52b80405" url="https://x.com/FIFAWorldCup/status/2068997428163059976" social-type="twitter" /][p]Fresh from a hat-trick in his first match, Messi will fancy his chances of doing the same again today against an Austria side who were far from convincing in their opening game win against [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/jordan/vNcmJoU2/"]Jordan[/a]. [/p][p]As always, check out yesterday's [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/news/soccer-world-championship-world-cup-highlights-cape-verde-make-more-history-as-spain-impress-and-egypt-finally-win/l6drRUU7/"]World Cup highlights here[/a] and [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/news/soccer-fifa-world-cup-2026-day-11-live-updates/K2lo2QNr/"]relive all the drama from a thrilling day 11 here[/a].[/p]