Quick hits: Wild weather, Messi magic and Merlin meets the president (opens original article in a new tab)

Wild weather delayed a World Cup match, Lionel Messi set records, and Mexico's mascot met the president.

• Wild weather caused a two-hour delay in France vs. Iraq World Cup match
• Lionel Messi broke multiple World Cup records including most goals and minutes played
• Merlin the duck, Mexico's unofficial mascot, met President Claudia Sheinbaum