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World Cup 2026: France into last 32 with win over Iraq despite two-hour weather delay

France beat Iraq 3-0 on Monday in a match that lasted almost four hours due to weather conditions in Philadelphia. Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembélé all played decisive roles.

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What happened World Cup 2026: France into last 32 with win over Iraq despite two-hour weather delay.
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Left / center-left2026 World Cup: After long match delayed by thunderstorm, France defeats Iraq to advance to the round of 16

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CenterWorld Cup 2026: France into last 32 with win over Iraq despite two-hour weather delay

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Le Monde EnglishNews report · Jun 23, 8:11 AM

2026 World Cup: After long match delayed by thunderstorm, France defeats Iraq to advance to the round of 16

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France beat Iraq 3-0 on Monday in a match that lasted almost four hours due to weather conditions in Philadelphia. Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembélé all played decisive roles.

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France 24News report · Jun 23, 7:54 AM

World Cup 2026: France into last 32 with win over Iraq despite two-hour weather delay

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With a second win in two matches, Les Bleus secured their place in the World Cup round of 32. Although they were never really troubled by Iraq (3-0), France were mainly disrupted by a storm...

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