A promising 21-year-old French footballer has tragically died after drowning in the Rhone River, amid the severe heatwave currently gripping the nation.Kenzo Kies, who played for the Guingamp reserve team, was pulled from the water earlier this week. Both Guingamp and Saint-Etienne, where he spent seven years in their academy system, issued tributes following his death on Wednesday.His death comes as France endures an unprecedented heatwave, with the country recording its hottest ever day for the second consecutive day on Wednesday. The national thermal indicator, an average of temperatures across 30 weather stations, reached a new high of 30C (86F), with some areas, including Paris, exceeding 40C (104F).Sebastien Lecornu said most tragic incidents involved young people (AFP/Getty)Authorities have reported at least 40 drowning fatalities in the past week alone, as people seek respite from the extreme temperatures in rivers and other bodies of water. Prime Minister Sbastien Lecornu noted on Tuesday that most of these tragic incidents involved young people, despite repeated warnings against unsupervised swimming.According to French media reports, Mr Kies was rescued from a prohibited swimming area near Lyon on Monday in critical condition, having drowned in the Rhone River. He was subsequently declared brain dead.The heatwave has also affected other areas of Europe, with the UK announcing that Wednesday was its hottest June day on record, which has stood since 1976.The record broke four times on Wednesday, with 36.1C being recorded in Gosport, Hampshire, the Met Office said.This came after 36C was recorded in Gosport and also in Wisley, Surrey.Meanwhile, 35.8C was recorded in Wiggonholt, West Sussex, and 35.7C in Charlwood, Surrey.This unprecedented heat surpasses the previous record of 35.6C, which had stood since 1976 and 1957.The extreme heat caused several horse racing meets to be abandoned on Wednesday.Meanwhile, Formula One chiefs have issued a heat hazard ahead of this weekends Austrian Grand Prix.Race Director Rui Marques confirmed that the official weather service is forecasting temperatures exceeding 31C.The declaration mandates that teams install a driver cooling system, such as a liquid-cooled vest, although drivers are not compelled to use them and may opt for a ballast penalty instead.

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Group F heads into its final matchday with three teams still very much in contention and hoping to move on to the Round of 32. The Netherlands and Japan are level at the top of the table, with Sweden just one point behind heading into tonight's simultaneous 7 p.m. ET kickoffs. Japan vs. Sweden is live on FOX and Tunisia vs. Netherlands will be on FS1. Tunisia has been eliminated but will be looking to finish on a positive note. Here is what every team in Group F needs heading into the final matchday. For a full breakdown of every group at the 2026 World Cup, see thecomplete group scenarios guide at FOX Sports. Current Group F Standings Group F Scenarios Netherlands The Netherlands automatically advance with a win, and can also automatically advance with a draw if Sweden wins its match. Even a loss keeps the Dutch through as long as Japan wins. The Netherlands has multiple paths to the Round of 32 and would need a very specific set of results to be eliminated. If the Netherlands and Japan both win or both draw, the top spot of Group F will be decided by tiebreakers (goal difference, which is currently tied, then goals scored). Japan Japan can clinch a spot in the knockout stage with a win or draw. Because both Japan and Germany come into their final group stage match tied on points and goal difference, if both nations win or draw on Thursday, the winner of Group F will be based off goal difference. If they each have the same goal difference, it will go to the goals scored tiebreaker. Sweden A victory over Japan would put Sweden through regardless of the Netherlands' result, and could even earn them first place in the group if Tunisia manages a win or draw against the Netherlands. A draw or loss puts Sweden at the mercy of advancing to the knockouts based on how other third-place teams finish. Tunisia Tunisia is headed home following this one, as they were already mathematically eliminated after losses to Sweden and Japan. How To Watch Group F Matches Both Group F matches kick off simultaneously at 7 p.m. ET tonight and air live on FOX and FS1,streaming on FOX One.

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