The West African country's junta accused the former colonial power of undermining its national interests.

Burkina Faso's military government has severed diplomatic ties with France, its former colonial ruler and key security partner

Norway will bench Erling Haaland and nine other starters for a World Cup Group I finale against France, according to lineups released Friday by FIFA.

France won its group and will face Sweden in the round of 32.

In a World Cup that seems fixated on trying to make soccer more entertaining for its American audience, local fans were lucky on Friday to see a game in which the most compelling figures were the French ones in front of goal.

The heatwave is expected to spread to other parts of western Europe on Wednesday, before extending eastwards over the weekend.

Across Europe, countries are shattering heat records and beginning to reconsider long-held taboos in how they respond.

France defeated Norway to win Group I on Friday. The team will now head to New York for its first elimination game. Get your tickets today.

France is experiencing scorching heat, with most of the population exposed to extreme temperatures. The heat is expected to last until at least the end of the week.