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France Bests Iraq After 2-Hour Storm Delay
23 Jun
Summary
- France defeated Iraq despite a lengthy weather delay.
- Kylian Mbappé scored two goals in the match.
- The game resumed after a two-hour, 11-minute interruption.
France triumphed over Iraq in a match significantly disrupted by severe thunderstorms in Pennsylvania. The game experienced a prolonged delay of two hours and 11 minutes due to inclement weather, but France ultimately prevailed.
Kylian Mbappé led the scoring for France with two goals, the first a powerful strike from outside the box and the second a result of a defensive miscue by Iraq. Ousmane Dembélé added a third goal, marking his first in a major tournament. Manager Didier Deschamps utilized substitutions to manage player fatigue.
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