Superstar Lionel Messi is back for a sixth World Cup and leads Argentina into their group match debut against Algeria.
US president also made unusually critical comments about Israel's military offensive in Lebanon.
The Trump administration has been adamant the investment fund is not a payout for Iranian enriched uranium.
Here’s a look back at times when international conflicts seeped into soccer’s biggest tournament.
Trump says ‘hell will rain down’ if Iran gets nuclear weapons
Qatar’s Emir hails Iran deal and touts US investments in Trump meeting.
Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology says forecasts have pointed towards a 'very strong El Nino event'.
The two countries sign 18 cooperation deals, including on free trade and assistance in the event of natural disasters.
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