Messi Shines Amid Weather Chaos

France crushed Iraq 3-0 after a wild rain delay that turned the World Cup match into a weather drama, while Messi shattered men’s World Cup scoring records—18 goals, most games played, wins, and minutes—though he also added a new record for most penalties missed. Iraq’s coach Graham Arnold endured a nightmare: his team down seven goals, a costly back-pass gift-wrapped a goal, and he responded by donning a clipboard as a rain shield and singing along. Meanwhile, Merlin the duck, Mexico’s beloved mascot, is now VIP-ing with President Claudia Sheinbaum, complete with his own press conference seat and gourmet snacks. And Belgian star Jérémy Doku made it back in time for his son’s birth—after missing a game sick—earning an apology from French media for a commentator’s insensitive remarks. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a7eb4b6bd84c153d