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Portugal held to draw by Congo, England beats Croatia and other World Cup highlights, in photos

2026-06-18 09:49 Last Updated At:09:51

Harry Kane and England showed their offensive might on Day 7 of the World Cup, beating Croatia 4-2 in a rematch of the 2018 semifinals. Group K favorite Portugal was held to a 1-1 draw by Congo in what could be Cristiano Ronaldo’s final World Cup. Later Thursday, Ghana and Panama met in Toronto before Colombia was set to take on World Cup newcomer Uzbekistan in Mexico City.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

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Ghana's Brandon Thomas-Asante jumps over Panama's Luis Mejia during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Ghana's Brandon Thomas-Asante jumps over Panama's Luis Mejia during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Panama's Andres Andrade (16) reacts following the team's loss in the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Panama's Andres Andrade (16) reacts following the team's loss in the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

A fan celebrates after Ghana defeated Panama in a World Cup Group L soccer match, in Toronto, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

A fan celebrates after Ghana defeated Panama in a World Cup Group L soccer match, in Toronto, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Ghana's Antoine Semenyo, left, celebrates after scoring the opening goal of his teammate Caleb Yirenkyi during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Ghana's Antoine Semenyo, left, celebrates after scoring the opening goal of his teammate Caleb Yirenkyi during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi (3) celebrates scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi (3) celebrates scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

England's Jude Bellingham (10) scores their third goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

England's Jude Bellingham (10) scores their third goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Congo's Cedric Bakambu, bottom, and Portugal's Renato Veiga fight for the ball during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Congo's Cedric Bakambu, bottom, and Portugal's Renato Veiga fight for the ball during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Ghana's Jonas Adjetey (4) heads the ball as Panama's Cecilio Waterman (18) and Ghana's Jerome Opoku look on during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Ghana's Jonas Adjetey (4) heads the ball as Panama's Cecilio Waterman (18) and Ghana's Jerome Opoku look on during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi (1) makes a diving save during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi (1) makes a diving save during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Panama's Cesar Blackman, right, jumps over the challenge from Ghana's Marvin Senaya during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Panama's Cesar Blackman, right, jumps over the challenge from Ghana's Marvin Senaya during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Panama's Jiovany Ramos (13) and Ghana's Jordan Ayew (9) vie for the ball during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Panama's Jiovany Ramos (13) and Ghana's Jordan Ayew (9) vie for the ball during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Ghana and Panama take to the field before the World Cup Group L soccer match in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Ghana and Panama take to the field before the World Cup Group L soccer match in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Ghana's Ernest Nuamah, top, and Panama's Cesar Blackman (2) vie for the ball during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Ghana's Ernest Nuamah, top, and Panama's Cesar Blackman (2) vie for the ball during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

England's Marcus Rashford, left, celebrates scoring his side's 4th goal with Jordan Henderson during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

England's Marcus Rashford, left, celebrates scoring his side's 4th goal with Jordan Henderson during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

England's Jude Bellingham (10) and Croatia's Josip Stanisic (2) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

England's Jude Bellingham (10) and Croatia's Josip Stanisic (2) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Croatia's Josip Stanisic (2) falls on top of England's Jude Bellingham after Bellingham dove for the ball during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Croatia's Josip Stanisic (2) falls on top of England's Jude Bellingham after Bellingham dove for the ball during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

England's Harry Kane, right, celebrates scoring his side's 2nd goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

England's Harry Kane, right, celebrates scoring his side's 2nd goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

England's Jude Bellingham (10) celebrates his team's third goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

England's Jude Bellingham (10) celebrates his team's third goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Croatia's Petar Musa celebrates scoring his side's 2nd goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Croatia's Petar Musa celebrates scoring his side's 2nd goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Croatia's Luka Modric, front, kicks the ball pressured by England's Declan Rice during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Croatia's Luka Modric, front, kicks the ball pressured by England's Declan Rice during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

England's Harry Kane (9) celebrates after scoring a goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

England's Harry Kane (9) celebrates after scoring a goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

England's Harry Kane, right, celebrates scoring his side's 2nd goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

England's Harry Kane, right, celebrates scoring his side's 2nd goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

England's Harry Kane, second from left, scores his side's 2nd goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

England's Harry Kane, second from left, scores his side's 2nd goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Croatia's Ivan Perisic, top, congrats Martin Baturina after scored during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Croatia's Ivan Perisic, top, congrats Martin Baturina after scored during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford (1) is beaten by a shot from Croatia's Martin Baturina (16) to score their first goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford (1) is beaten by a shot from Croatia's Martin Baturina (16) to score their first goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

England's Harry Kane (9) scores from a penalty kick during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

England's Harry Kane (9) scores from a penalty kick during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

England's Harry Kane (9) scores his team's opening goal on a penalty kick during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

England's Harry Kane (9) scores his team's opening goal on a penalty kick during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Players take a water breal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

Players take a water breal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

A 1-1 draw is displayed on a screen after the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

A 1-1 draw is displayed on a screen after the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Congo players celebrate their side's first goal during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Congo players celebrate their side's first goal during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Celebrateing Congo fans are seen on a big screen after the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Celebrateing Congo fans are seen on a big screen after the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Congo's Chancel Mbemba (22) reacts after the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Congo's Chancel Mbemba (22) reacts after the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Portugal's Pedro Neto, left, and Portugal's Joao Cancelo react during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Portugal's Pedro Neto, left, and Portugal's Joao Cancelo react during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, right, and Congo's Chancel Mbemba jump for the ball during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, right, and Congo's Chancel Mbemba jump for the ball during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Portugal's Tomas Araujo (4), left, and Congo's Edo Kayembe (25) fight for the ball during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Portugal's Tomas Araujo (4), left, and Congo's Edo Kayembe (25) fight for the ball during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Congo players celebrate after a goal during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Congo players celebrate after a goal during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Congo's Yoane Wissa (20), front, and Portugal's Bernardo Silva (10) fight for the ball during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Congo's Yoane Wissa (20), front, and Portugal's Bernardo Silva (10) fight for the ball during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Portugal's Bernardo Silva (10) wears a bracelet in honor of late teammate Diogo Jota before the start of the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Portugal's Bernardo Silva (10) wears a bracelet in honor of late teammate Diogo Jota before the start of the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi (1) saves during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi (1) saves during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, center, waves from the tribune next to Portuguese Football Federation President Pedro Proenca, right, and former player Pepe, background right, during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, center, waves from the tribune next to Portuguese Football Federation President Pedro Proenca, right, and former player Pepe, background right, during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Players stand on the field at Houston Stadium before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Players stand on the field at Houston Stadium before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Congo players celebrate after a goal during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Congo players celebrate after a goal during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Congo's Yoane Wissa (20) celebrates after scoring during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Congo's Yoane Wissa (20) celebrates after scoring during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Congo's Yoane Wissa, top right, scores his side's first goal during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Congo's Yoane Wissa, top right, scores his side's first goal during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and teammates enter the pitch for the warm up before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and teammates enter the pitch for the warm up before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Congo supporters cheer for their team before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Congo supporters cheer for their team before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Members of team Congo warm up during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Members of team Congo warm up during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Players stand on the field at Houston Stadium before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Players stand on the field at Houston Stadium before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Portugal's Bernardo Silva (10) wears a bracelet in honor of late teammate Diogo Jota before the start of the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Portugal's Bernardo Silva (10) wears a bracelet in honor of late teammate Diogo Jota before the start of the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Portugal players celebrate after Joao Neves, left, scored during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Portugal players celebrate after Joao Neves, left, scored during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

A Portugal supporter holds a banner depicting Cristiano Ronaldo before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

A Portugal supporter holds a banner depicting Cristiano Ronaldo before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, left, watches as Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi fails to save the opening goal by Portugal's Joao Neves during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, left, watches as Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi fails to save the opening goal by Portugal's Joao Neves during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

National flags are displayed on the field before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal, right, and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

National flags are displayed on the field before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal, right, and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Portugal's Pedro Neto, left, celebrates after teammate Joao Neves scored the opening goalduring the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Portugal's Pedro Neto, left, celebrates after teammate Joao Neves scored the opening goalduring the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Ghana's Brandon Thomas-Asante jumps over Panama's Luis Mejia during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Ghana's Brandon Thomas-Asante jumps over Panama's Luis Mejia during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Panama's Andres Andrade (16) reacts following the team's loss in the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Panama's Andres Andrade (16) reacts following the team's loss in the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

A fan celebrates after Ghana defeated Panama in a World Cup Group L soccer match, in Toronto, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

A fan celebrates after Ghana defeated Panama in a World Cup Group L soccer match, in Toronto, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Ghana's Antoine Semenyo, left, celebrates after scoring the opening goal of his teammate Caleb Yirenkyi during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Ghana's Antoine Semenyo, left, celebrates after scoring the opening goal of his teammate Caleb Yirenkyi during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi (3) celebrates scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi (3) celebrates scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

England's Jude Bellingham (10) scores their third goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

England's Jude Bellingham (10) scores their third goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Congo's Cedric Bakambu, bottom, and Portugal's Renato Veiga fight for the ball during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Congo's Cedric Bakambu, bottom, and Portugal's Renato Veiga fight for the ball during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Ghana's Jonas Adjetey (4) heads the ball as Panama's Cecilio Waterman (18) and Ghana's Jerome Opoku look on during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Ghana's Jonas Adjetey (4) heads the ball as Panama's Cecilio Waterman (18) and Ghana's Jerome Opoku look on during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi (1) makes a diving save during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Ghana goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi (1) makes a diving save during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Panama's Cesar Blackman, right, jumps over the challenge from Ghana's Marvin Senaya during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Panama's Cesar Blackman, right, jumps over the challenge from Ghana's Marvin Senaya during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Panama's Jiovany Ramos (13) and Ghana's Jordan Ayew (9) vie for the ball during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Panama's Jiovany Ramos (13) and Ghana's Jordan Ayew (9) vie for the ball during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Ghana and Panama take to the field before the World Cup Group L soccer match in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Ghana and Panama take to the field before the World Cup Group L soccer match in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Ghana's Ernest Nuamah, top, and Panama's Cesar Blackman (2) vie for the ball during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Ghana's Ernest Nuamah, top, and Panama's Cesar Blackman (2) vie for the ball during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama in Toronto, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

England's Marcus Rashford, left, celebrates scoring his side's 4th goal with Jordan Henderson during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

England's Marcus Rashford, left, celebrates scoring his side's 4th goal with Jordan Henderson during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

England's Jude Bellingham (10) and Croatia's Josip Stanisic (2) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

England's Jude Bellingham (10) and Croatia's Josip Stanisic (2) battle for the ball during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Croatia's Josip Stanisic (2) falls on top of England's Jude Bellingham after Bellingham dove for the ball during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Croatia's Josip Stanisic (2) falls on top of England's Jude Bellingham after Bellingham dove for the ball during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

England's Harry Kane, right, celebrates scoring his side's 2nd goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

England's Harry Kane, right, celebrates scoring his side's 2nd goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

England's Jude Bellingham (10) celebrates his team's third goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

England's Jude Bellingham (10) celebrates his team's third goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Croatia's Petar Musa celebrates scoring his side's 2nd goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Croatia's Petar Musa celebrates scoring his side's 2nd goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Croatia's Luka Modric, front, kicks the ball pressured by England's Declan Rice during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Croatia's Luka Modric, front, kicks the ball pressured by England's Declan Rice during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

England's Harry Kane (9) celebrates after scoring a goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

England's Harry Kane (9) celebrates after scoring a goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

England's Harry Kane, right, celebrates scoring his side's 2nd goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

England's Harry Kane, right, celebrates scoring his side's 2nd goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

England's Harry Kane, second from left, scores his side's 2nd goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

England's Harry Kane, second from left, scores his side's 2nd goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Croatia's Ivan Perisic, top, congrats Martin Baturina after scored during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Croatia's Ivan Perisic, top, congrats Martin Baturina after scored during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford (1) is beaten by a shot from Croatia's Martin Baturina (16) to score their first goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford (1) is beaten by a shot from Croatia's Martin Baturina (16) to score their first goal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

England's Harry Kane (9) scores from a penalty kick during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

England's Harry Kane (9) scores from a penalty kick during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

England's Harry Kane (9) scores his team's opening goal on a penalty kick during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

England's Harry Kane (9) scores his team's opening goal on a penalty kick during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Players take a water breal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

Players take a water breal during the World Cup Group L soccer match between England and Croatia in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

A 1-1 draw is displayed on a screen after the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

A 1-1 draw is displayed on a screen after the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Congo players celebrate their side's first goal during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Congo players celebrate their side's first goal during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Celebrateing Congo fans are seen on a big screen after the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Celebrateing Congo fans are seen on a big screen after the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Congo's Chancel Mbemba (22) reacts after the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Congo's Chancel Mbemba (22) reacts after the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Portugal's Pedro Neto, left, and Portugal's Joao Cancelo react during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Portugal's Pedro Neto, left, and Portugal's Joao Cancelo react during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, right, and Congo's Chancel Mbemba jump for the ball during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, right, and Congo's Chancel Mbemba jump for the ball during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Portugal's Tomas Araujo (4), left, and Congo's Edo Kayembe (25) fight for the ball during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Portugal's Tomas Araujo (4), left, and Congo's Edo Kayembe (25) fight for the ball during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Congo players celebrate after a goal during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Congo players celebrate after a goal during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Congo's Yoane Wissa (20), front, and Portugal's Bernardo Silva (10) fight for the ball during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Congo's Yoane Wissa (20), front, and Portugal's Bernardo Silva (10) fight for the ball during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Portugal's Bernardo Silva (10) wears a bracelet in honor of late teammate Diogo Jota before the start of the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Portugal's Bernardo Silva (10) wears a bracelet in honor of late teammate Diogo Jota before the start of the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi (1) saves during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi (1) saves during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, center, waves from the tribune next to Portuguese Football Federation President Pedro Proenca, right, and former player Pepe, background right, during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, center, waves from the tribune next to Portuguese Football Federation President Pedro Proenca, right, and former player Pepe, background right, during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Players stand on the field at Houston Stadium before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Players stand on the field at Houston Stadium before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Congo players celebrate after a goal during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Congo players celebrate after a goal during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Congo's Yoane Wissa (20) celebrates after scoring during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Congo's Yoane Wissa (20) celebrates after scoring during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Smith)

Congo's Yoane Wissa, top right, scores his side's first goal during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Congo's Yoane Wissa, top right, scores his side's first goal during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and teammates enter the pitch for the warm up before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and teammates enter the pitch for the warm up before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Congo supporters cheer for their team before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Congo supporters cheer for their team before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Members of team Congo warm up during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Members of team Congo warm up during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Players stand on the field at Houston Stadium before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Players stand on the field at Houston Stadium before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Portugal's Bernardo Silva (10) wears a bracelet in honor of late teammate Diogo Jota before the start of the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Portugal's Bernardo Silva (10) wears a bracelet in honor of late teammate Diogo Jota before the start of the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Portugal players celebrate after Joao Neves, left, scored during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Portugal players celebrate after Joao Neves, left, scored during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

A Portugal supporter holds a banner depicting Cristiano Ronaldo before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

A Portugal supporter holds a banner depicting Cristiano Ronaldo before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, left, watches as Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi fails to save the opening goal by Portugal's Joao Neves during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, left, watches as Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi fails to save the opening goal by Portugal's Joao Neves during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

National flags are displayed on the field before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal, right, and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

National flags are displayed on the field before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal, right, and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Portugal's Pedro Neto, left, celebrates after teammate Joao Neves scored the opening goalduring the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Portugal's Pedro Neto, left, celebrates after teammate Joao Neves scored the opening goalduring the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Congo in Houston, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran Wednesday that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives U.S.-backed sanctions on the country, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely in a major concession from Washington, according to details released by both countries.

The initial deal to end the war takes “immediate effect” after leaders from both countries signed it, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who helped mediate the agreement, said in a post on X.

The agreement calls for a permanent end to hostilities and starts a 60-day negotiating clock to reach a final deal on the future of Iran's nuclear program, though Trump left the door open to resume attacks. It appears to offer Iran several benefits up front while extracting little in return.

The deal has been shrouded in secrecy and confusion for days. U.S. officials refused to disclose the terms even after saying Trump and Vice President JD Vance digitally signed it over the weekend. Trump signed a physical copy on Wednesday while dining with French President Emmanuel Macron at Versailles, the palace where many historic agreements have been signed over the centuries, ending wars or territorial disputes.

The White House had planned a signing ceremony on Friday in Switzerland, but its fate is now uncertain, with conflicting information from the U.S., Iran and Pakistan.

“It’s signed,” Trump said as he left the dinner at Versailles, which followed his trip to the Group of Seven summit in France.

In a video posted online by a White House aide, Trump was seen seated at a table next to Macron signing a paper copy of the agreement. Trump then handed the document and pen to Secretary of State Marco Rubio as people in the room applauded.

“This was not easy,” Trump said right before he signed it, according to a video posted to social media by Macron.

In Tehran, a stone-faced President Masoud Pezeshkian signed the deal on behalf of Iran, according to the state-run IRNA news agency, which posted images of him holding up the deal with his signature and Trump’s.

Text of the agreement still has not been formally released. U.S. officials dictated draft language to journalists after days of secrecy, speaking on condition of anonymity. Iranian state TV later released text that largely tracked what the U.S. put out.

Much of the agreement would restore the status quo before the war, including ending hostilities, restarting talks between the U.S. and Iran over Tehran’s nuclear program, and reopening the the Strait of Hormuz, the crucial passage for the world’s oil and natural gas whose closure created a historic energy crisis.

The agreement opens the strait without tolls for two months, but does not preclude fees in the future, according to the drafts from both countries.

In return, the U.S. will move to waive, but not eliminate, some wide-ranging sanctions against Iran.

The deal also affirms a commitment to Lebanon’s territorial integrity in the face of Israel’s invasion against the Hezbollah militant group. That is one of the most delicate parts of the agreement because Israel has maintained it will continue to defend itself and to occupy vast swaths of Lebanon. Iran has said Israel must withdraw under the deal, a condition Israel has already rejected.

The U.S. and Israel went to war on Feb. 28 in part to prevent Iran from ever getting a nuclear weapon. Trump has cited various goals for the war, including at times vowing it would end Iran’s nuclear and missile programs and its support for Hezbollah and other proxy groups in the region. He also suggested it could lead to toppling the Iranian government.

The interim deal falls short of all those goals, but Trump hailed it Wednesday as “very strong.”

He also opened the door to abandoning it: “It’s a memorandum of understanding, and if I don’t like it, we’ll go back to shooting at them, dropping bombs.”

The U.S. agreement to immediately allow Iran to sell its oil freely and the offer to eventually lift all sanctions represent major concessions that go beyond the terms of Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers. Trump withdrew America from that Obama-era pact in his first term, declaring it the “worst deal ever.”

The Islamic Republic maintains that its nuclear program is peaceful.

The accord likely will draw intense opposition in Washington, and it appears to be a major setback for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has come under criticism at home from the media, his opponents and even some allies as details emerge.

Under the Obama-era nuclear agreement with Iran that Trump pulled out of, Iran also agreed to restrictions on its nuclear program and promised never to build an atomic weapon.

Some concessions to Iran — including the full lifting of sanctions and the release of frozen assets — would happen gradually and be linked to progress in the nuclear talks, according to officials from Pakistan, a key mediator. They outlined some of the deal’s major points on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the issue.

But in the meantime, the U.S. will issue waivers to sanctions that allow Iran to sell oil freely.

The Islamic Republic's oil export revenues in 2024 were more than $46 billion. Its main buyer of oil, China, is believed to have bought at below-market prices because of its willingness to ignore the sanctions.

Granting oil waivers at the start of the 60-day talks strips the U.S. of a major point of leverage. Only at the conclusion of the overall deal in 2015 were sanctions on Iran's oil lifted.

The interim deal also opens the door to ending all sanctions Iran faces from the U.S. and at the U.N. — including those over Tehran’s weapons programs and human rights abuses — though it says the schedule for that will be worked out later. Still, that far surpasses the 2015 deal, which only lifted some sanctions in exchange for Iran drastically reducing its enrichment and stockpile of uranium.

The accord would also provide Iran with at least $300 billion to rebuild — an extraordinary figure and another major benefit for Iran. The money also appears dependent on the progress of further negotiations.

Vance has said Gulf Arab nations would invest that amount. But Gulf countries would likely be reluctant to help Iran after Iranian attacks in the war destroyed oil facilities and other sites in their territory.

Trump reiterated Wednesday that the U.S. would not contribute and said it was up to other countries if they wanted to invest.

The initial deal provides a major win for the global economy — the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which a fifth of all traded oil and natural gas once passed before the war began. Since then, Iranian attacks on shipping and the threat to vessels effectively shut the strait.

The strait's closure drove up energy prices around the world and made many basics, including food, more expensive. Iran let through some vessels that paid tolls, something never done before in the strait, which has long been considered an international waterway. The U.S. later provided military support to get other tankers out, but traffic was nowhere near levels before the war.

The deal also says the U.S. will lift a blockade imposed on Iranian ports and that the strait will return to its prewar traffic levels in 30 days, while acknowledging Iranian mines may need to be destroyed.

Gambrell reported from Dubai. Magdy reported from Cairo. Catalini reported from Morrisville, Pennsylvania. Associated Press writers Aamer Madhani in Evian-les-Bains, France, Darlene Superville in Geneva, Angela Charlton in Paris and Munir Ahmed in Islamabad contributed to this story.

FILE - In this photo released by the Iranian Presidency Office, President Masoud Pezeshkian, second right, listens to head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Mohammad Eslami as he visits an exhibition of Iran's nuclear achievements, in Tehran, Iran, April 9, 2025. (Iranian Presidency Office via AP, File)

FILE - In this photo released by the Iranian Presidency Office, President Masoud Pezeshkian, second right, listens to head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Mohammad Eslami as he visits an exhibition of Iran's nuclear achievements, in Tehran, Iran, April 9, 2025. (Iranian Presidency Office via AP, File)

A container ship, right, and a cargo vessel are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)

A container ship, right, and a cargo vessel are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)

A small motorboat passes anchored vessels in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Wednesday, June 17, 2026.(Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)

A small motorboat passes anchored vessels in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Wednesday, June 17, 2026.(Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)

Residents swim in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz as a small motorboat passes cargo ships and other commercial vessels offshore near Bandar Abbas, Iran, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)

Residents swim in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz as a small motorboat passes cargo ships and other commercial vessels offshore near Bandar Abbas, Iran, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)

A man stands beside a fishing pole along the shore as cargo ships and commercial vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)

A man stands beside a fishing pole along the shore as cargo ships and commercial vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)

Rescue workers inspect a damaged ambulance belonging to Hezbollah's health unit that was hit in a previous Israeli airstrike in the southern village of Souaneh, Lebanon, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Mohammed Zaatari)

Rescue workers inspect a damaged ambulance belonging to Hezbollah's health unit that was hit in a previous Israeli airstrike in the southern village of Souaneh, Lebanon, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Mohammed Zaatari)

A man who returns to his village following the announcement of an initial ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, flashes victory sign as he stands on the rubble of his destroyed house in Nabatiyeh town, southern Lebanon, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

A man who returns to his village following the announcement of an initial ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, flashes victory sign as he stands on the rubble of his destroyed house in Nabatiyeh town, southern Lebanon, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

People walk along Tajrish square in northern Tehran, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

People walk along Tajrish square in northern Tehran, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

A woman waves an Iranian flag during a pro-government campaign as a portrait of the slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes on Feb. 28, is displayed at right, in downtown Tehran, Iran, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

A woman waves an Iranian flag during a pro-government campaign as a portrait of the slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes on Feb. 28, is displayed at right, in downtown Tehran, Iran, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

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