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France vs. Iraq LIVE: World Cup 2026 updates as Mbappé fires Les Bleus ahead before weather delays game
Live updates as France take on Iraq in their second outing of Group I in this World Cup.
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France-Iraq delayed amid Philly thunderstorms
The match between France and Iraq in Philadelphia has been delayed due to thunderstorms in the area.
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Messi breaks WC goal record, scores double in win
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Messi breaks WC goal record, scores double in win
Onuoha: Messi is a true icon of the game
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Moment of the Day: Miracle Beiranvand save keeps Iran unbeaten
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FIFA World Cup 2026 stats: Yamal youngest since Pele, Egypt's long-awaited first, Cape Verde's first goals
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Spain have Lamine Yamal back -- and they finally look like the World Cup contenders we expected
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Watching Spain's Yamal score his first World Cup goal from his hometown
De La Fuente slams 'absolutely ridiculous' Spain doubters
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Moreno: Spain have created unnecessary pressure on final Uruguay game
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Moreno: Spain could have scored eight against Saudi Arabia
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Portugal vs. Uzbekistan: All eyes on Ronaldo as Protugal look to revive campaign
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More Cape Verde heroics secure point against Uruguay... but should they have had three?
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How Cape Verde impressed again in draw with Uruguay
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Salah stepped up, but World Cup 2026 is proving to be no countries for old men
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Hamilton, Vasseur and Ferrari's long-overdue evolution: What's the secret behind F1 turnaround?
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