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‘Decisive’ Dembélé joins party but could group dominance hurt France?

Norway will provide a tougher test for two-time world champions – and they are going to need it before knockouts

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2026: France win after weather delay as Messi smashes record

Les 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. France's 3-0 win sees them book their spot in the knockout round with a game to spare, while Lionel…

France 24

Why FIFA Canceled Hydration Break in France’s Win Over Iraq

The mandatory breaks have proven increasingly unpopular as the tournament has progressed.

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Senegal vs Iraq World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

Senegal vs Iraq meet at BMO Field with both sides eliminated. Our World Cup 2026 Group I prediction backs Senegal to win a dead rubber in Toronto.

Sports Lens

Norway vs France World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

Norway vs France World Cup 2026 predictions: France lead Group I on goal difference, with Mbappe already at four goals. Our pick is France at -136.

Sports Lens

World Cup 2026: France into last 32 with win over Iraq despite two-hour weather delay

With a second win in two matches, Les Bleus secured their place in the World Cup round of 32. Although they were never really troubled by Iraq (3-0), France were mainly disrupted by a storm over Philadelphia, which suspended the match for almost two hours between the first and second…

France 24

France 3-0 Iraq: Kylian Mbappe adds two more goals to tally in storm-delayed win

Mbappe scored twice on his 100th appearance for France as they beat Iraq 3-0 in a match delayed for more than two hours by bad weather.

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Messi extends World Cup goal record in win over Austria as France, Norway advance to knockout rounds

Argentina, France and Norway advance to the knockout stages as Messi, Mbappe and Haaland continue to shine, scoring a brace each in their second fixtures of the group stage in a tightly contested race for the World Cup Golden Boot.

Euronews

Why was the second half of France's game with Iraq delayed? And what did the players do to pass the time?

France vs Iraq saw the effects of extreme weather protocols at the 2026 World Cup

FourFourTwo

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mbappe double sends France into knockout rounds after lengthy weather delay

Kylian Mbappe netted a brace, his second double of the tournament, as France secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Iraq, advancing to the last 32. Ousmane Dembele added a third goal in a match significantly delayed by thunderstorms. Mbappe's goals bring him level with a World Cup scoring record, while…

The Economic Times

Haaland scores twice as Norway outwit Senegal to reach last 32 at World Cup

Erling Haaland scored twice on Monday night as Norway advanced to the knockout stages at the World Cup following a pulsating 3-2 victory over Senegal in New Jersey.

Radio France Internationale

World Cup 2026: Haaland strikes twice as Norway secure knockout progression

Norway survived a Senegal onslaught to claim a crucial 3-2 victory in Group I, with Erling Haaland scoring twice to secure their qualification to advance to the knockout stage. The Africans fought back from 2-0 down with a goal from Ismaila Sarr before mounting a desperate late assault, but Norway…

France 24

FIFA World Cup standings: Six teams advance into Round of 32; check who could qualify next

The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage is heating up, with Germany, USA, and Mexico already securing knockout berths. Many other nations are on the cusp of qualification, while some face an uphill battle. Exciting contests are unfolding across various groups, promising a thrilling race for the remaining spots in…

The Economic Times

Kylian Mbappe makes a statement as France overcome two-hour storm delay to beat Iraq at World Cup

France 3-0 Iraq: The France talisman stole the show in Philadelphia as he produced a statement performance to rival Lionel Messi’s World Cup exploits

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Radio France Internationale

Mbappé's double on 100th appearance fires France into World Cup knockout stages

Kylian Mbappé marked his 100th cap for France on Monday night with two goals in their 3-0 win over Iraq in a game that took more than four hours to complete due to thunder storms over Philadelphia.

Bangkok Post

Mbappe double sends France into knockout rounds after lengthy weather delay

PHILADALEPHIA: Kylian ⁠Mbappe scored twice as France secured their ‌place in the World Cup knockout rounds with a 3-0 victory over Iraq on ⁠Monday after a thunderstorm delay turned the Group I ‌clash into an almost four-hour affair.

Sports Illustrated

France Player Ratings vs. Iraq: Not Even Thunderstorms Can Slow Mbappe Down

Kylian Mbappé is now just two goals shy of Lionel Messi in the race for the greatest goalscorer in World Cup history.

The Guardian - UK

Two-hour storm break fails to stop France as Mbappé and Dembélé prove too good for Iraq

Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Ousmane Dembélé added another as France cruised to a win over Iraq that was delayed for two hours at half-time

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France 24

World Cup 2026: Mbappé stars as France breeze past Iraq despite weather chaos

France defeated Iraq 3-0 in Philadelphia to mathematically secure their passage to the knockout stages. Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Ousmane Dembélé added a third, but the match was overshadowed by severe thunderstorms that forced a two hour and 12-minute delay, the evacuation of spectators and a complete washout of…

Evening Standard

France 3-0 Iraq: Kylian Mbappe shines as Les Bleus cruise to victory despite two-hour weather delay

Real Madrid gunman keeps pace with Lionel Messi in race to top World Cup scoring charts

FourFourTwo

France vs Iraq resumes after two-hour weather delay at the World Cup

Group I match at Lincoln Financial Field was delayed because of weather safety protocols in the United States

FourFourTwo

Has a World Cup game ever been abandoned before?

The 2026 World Cup is likely to see multiple games affected by extreme weather warnings across North America

Sports Illustrated

Why France vs. Iraq Was Suspended At Halftime—World Cup

The World Cup group stage match between France and Iraq was suspended at halftime for over an hour.

AAP

SPO:Wild weather halts play in Philadelphia World Cup clash

The Group I clash between France and Iraq has been delayed due to the weather, the first such stoppage ‌at the 2026 World Cup.

AAP

Wild weather halts play in Philadelphia World Cup clash

The Group I clash between France and Iraq has been delayed due to the weather, the first such stoppage ‌at the 2026 World Cup.

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