France advanced to the World Cup round of 32 today with their second straight victory. Les Bleus defeated Iraq three to zero in Philadelphia, though the match was disrupted by a severe storm that suspended play for nearly two hours between halves. France's control was never in question. According to France 24, the win secures their spot in the tournament's next round.

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