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What France & Iraq did during 'mentally draining' two-hour weather delay (opens original article in a new tab)

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The France vs Iraq match was delayed for over two hours due to severe weather, with players and staff passing time through various activities before France won 3-0.

  • Match between France and Iraq delayed over two hours due to adverse weather conditions
  • Players and staff engaged in activities like cycling, stretching, and football-tennis during the delay
  • France won 3-0 after resuming play with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice on his 100th appearance
  • Iraq's coach attributed their mistake to the mentally draining two-hour stoppage

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