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France win after weather delay as Messi smashes record
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The Bleus' game against Iraq was interrupted for over two hours due to heavy rain in Philadelphia - the first delay in the World Cup so far caused by the weather. Their 3-0 win sees them book their spot in the knockout round with a game to spare, while Lionel Messi has broken the record for the most
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