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France aims for second win in World Cup group stage

France 24 · Jun 22, 2026, 2:40 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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France is playing Iraq on June 22 for the second round of the groupe stage of the 2026 World Cup. The game is taking place in Philadelphia, and 'Les Bleus' will be looking to get a second win after their victory against Senegal. FRANCE 24's Selina Sykes tells us more from Philadelphia's iconic Rocky

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