QtrendsMbappé breaks France's all-time scoring record in a World Cup win over Senegal. Cape Verde stuns Spain with a draw in their first-ever World Cup match, costing a bettor $1 million. Iran's team is ordered to leave the U.S. immediately after their World Cup opener, sparking a diplomatic dispute with their coach.
Kylian Mbappé scored twice to lead France to a 3-1 victory over Senegal, surpassing Thierry Henry to become France's all-time leading scorer. The milestone was reached during a World Cup group-stage match, with Mbappé now holding the national record. The achievement was widely covered by global sports media including BBC, AP News, and Al Jazeera.
Cape Verde held Spain to a stunning draw in their first-ever World Cup match, one of the tournament's biggest upsets. The result cost a bettor $1 million who had wagered on a Spanish win. The tiny island nation's goalkeeper left the pitch in tears after the historic result. Spain's stumble was compounded by Belgium drawing their match and Tunisia sacking their coach.
Iran's national football team was required to fly back to Mexico immediately following their World Cup opener against New Zealand, which ended in a 2-2 draw. Iran's coach publicly complained about the arrangement, but U.S. officials stated that the Iranian team had been informed in advance of the requirement to leave shortly after the match. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between the two countries.