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On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1793, Haitian Revolution: The Battle of Cap-Français ends with French Republican troops and black slave insurgents capturing the city. In 1812, France declares war on Russia, starting Napoleon's invasion. In 1911, George V and Mary of Teck are crowned King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. In 1940, World War II: France is forced to sign the Second Compiègne armistice with Germany, in the same railroad car in which the Germans signed the Armistice in 1918. In 1941, World War II: Nazi Germany invades the Soviet Union in Operation Barbarossa. In 1959, Daniel Xuereb, French footballer was born. In 1962, Air France Flight 117 crashes on approach to Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport in Guadeloupe, killing 112 people. In 1986, The famous Hand of God goal, scored by Diego Maradona in the quarter-finals of the 1986 FIFA World Cup match between Argentina and England, ignites controversy. This was later followed by the Goal of the Century. Argentina wins 2-1 and later goes on to win the World Cup. In 1994, Sebastien Haller, French footballer was born. In 2022, An earthquake occurs in eastern Afghanistan resulting in over 1,000 deaths. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

France v Iraq: World Cup 2026 – live

Football | The Guardian

June 22, 2026

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World Cup kick-off: 5pm ET/10pm BST/7am AEST Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Email TimEvening everyone and welcome to the Kylian Mbappé show. He’s the captain of France, he’s the biggest name in a team full of stars, in fact the biggest name in this World Cup among all those who have yet to turn 38. He needs only a hat-trick to grab the all-time World Cup record, and he’s already the GOAT in terms of goals per match – 14 from 15, just pipping Pelé, who has 12 from 14, and possibly enraging Cristiano Ronaldo, who has only eight from 23.Tonight, in Philadelphia, Mbappé will win his 100th cap. The stage is set, but it still takes two to tango. Can Iraq emulate Iran by pulling off a triumphant 0-0? They have never won a point at a World Cup, so it will be a surprise if they manage it against a team as good as France. But they love a challenge and don’t mind a bit of hard work: it took them 21 qualifiers to get here, more than any other nation. And in the Australian Graham Arnold, they have a manager so prone to positive thinking that when others talk of a group of death, he sees only a “group of excitement”. Continue reading...

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