Iraqi security forces arrested several politicians, lawmakers and senior officials in dawn raids across Baghdad.
Star forward Kylian Mbappe and France face Iraq with Les Bleus focused on securing a place in knockout phase.
Manchester-born midfielder Zidane Iqbal becomes the first player of Pakistani heritage to feature at a World Cup.
The Manchester City striker scored his first goals at a major international tournament as Norway powered past Iraq.
Iraq’s fans are celebrating their country’s first World Cup qualification in over 40 years.
France take on Senegal in a repeat of their famous 2002 opener while Messi’s Argentina face Algeria in Kansas City.
From lakes to rivers, freshwater is declining worldwide under rising climate and land pressure.
Iraq’s ‘most expensive footballer’, striker who scored Iraq’s qualifying goal against Bolivia, retraces his journey.
Powerful Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr among those who say their groups will integrate into the state.
Argentina ease past Iceland in their final friendly before the World Cup, winning 3-0 in Auburn, Alabama.
