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What France & Iraq did during 'mentally draining' two-hour weather delay
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What France & Iraq did during 'mentally draining' two-hour weather delay

BBC News · Jun 23, 2026, 3:21 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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France's World Cup match against Iraq was delayed for two hours because of the weather. BBC Sport look at how the sides dealt with it.

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France 24 World Cup: France into last 32 with win over Iraq despite two-hour weather delay ARY News France ease past Iraq in harsh weather BBC Sport France weather the storm to beat Iraq and sail into last 32 BBC Sport France weather storm to beat Iraq and sail into knockouts

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