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World Cup 2026: France-Iraq match disrupted amid thunderstorm

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A World Cup group stage match between France and Iraq faced an unexpected weather delay. A thunderstorm in Philadelphia forced officials to halt play for nearly two hours. According to France 24, Les Bleus overcame the disruption to secure a commanding victory—proving that nature couldn't derail their group stage dominance.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260623-world-cup-2026...

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