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Next Game: Norway vs. France - Friday, June 26 at 8pm in World Cup
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World Cup news LIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo breaks record in Portugal vs. Uzbekistan
Sports Mole brings you all of the latest World Cup news from June 23, as Kylian Mbappe closes in on all-time record goalscorer Lionel Messi.08:36
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France 3-0 Iraq player ratings: Perfect Kylian Mbappe shines as Les Bleus cruise into last 32
Sports Mole provides player ratings from France's 3-0 win over Iraq in World Cup 2026 Group I.02:38
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France 3-0 Iraq: Kylian Mbappe brace sends Les Bleus into World Cup knockout stages
France booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage by beating Iraq, with Kylian Mbappe scoring another brace to close in on Lionel Messi's tournament record.02:06
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France 3-0 Iraq: Kylian Mbappe enjoys historic night as Didier Deschamps eyes remarkable World Cup record
Sports Mole takes a look at the World Cup records Kylian Mbappe and Didier Deschamps are close to breaking and highlights Michael Olise's importance.01:50
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World Cup news today: France vs. Iraq build-up
Follow Sports Mole's live World Cup 2026 news blog on June 22, including reaction to Egypt's win over New Zealand and buildup to Argentina vs. Austria and France vs. Iraq.Jun 22, 08:28
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Monday's World Cup 2026 predictions and previews including Argentina vs. Austria
Sports Mole provides predictions and previews for all of Monday's World Cup matches, including Argentina vs. Austria and France vs. Iraq.Jun 22, 00:00
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Team News: France vs. Iraq injury, suspension list, predicted XIs | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Monday's World Cup 2026 Group I clash between France and Iraq.Jun 21, 22:00
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Is Kylian Mbappe the World Cup GOAT? France legend aiming for more history in Iraq clash
As Kylian Mbappe aims to become the World Cup's all-time leading scorer in France vs. Iraq, Sports Mole explores whether the Real Madrid sensation can claim to be the World Cup GOAT.Jun 21, 14:29
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France vs. Iraq: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for 2026 World Cup fixture
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the 2026 World Cup clash between France and Iraq.Jun 21, 11:30
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Iraq lineup vs. France: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 clash as ex-Man United youngster starts
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Iraq could line up for Monday's World Cup 2026 Group I clash against France.Jun 20, 11:24
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France lineup vs. Iraq: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 clash as Bradley Barcola starts
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for Monday's World Cup 2026 Group I clash against Iraq.Jun 20, 11:14
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Preview:France vs Iraq - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup clash between France and Iraq, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 20, 11:04
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2026 World Cup: Kylian Mbappe could inspire France to yet more glory this summer
Sports Mole's football editor discusses Kylian Mbappe, who scored a brace in his team's opening match of the competition against Senegal.Jun 19, 18:50
2026 World Cup: Lionel Messi vs. Kylian Mbappe at top of scoring chart?
Sports Mole's site coordinator Ben Knapton and senior reporter Oliver Thomas discuss France ahead of their second match at the 2026 World Cup.Jun 19, 18:37
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World Cup 2026 news: William Gallas backs "surprise" team to cause upset as France verdict delivered
William Gallas, who played in the 2006 World Cup final for France, gives his verdict on the 2026 tournament.Jun 18, 18:14
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World Cup news: France legend Frank Leboeuf gives insight on how to win the World Cup
Frank Leboeuf describes exactly what is needed in a squad for them to lift the World Cup with the 1998 French winner believing it all boils down to the chemistry of a team.Jun 18, 08:17
France 3-1 Senegal: Kylian Mbappe makes history as Les Bleus get off to a winning start at the 2026 World Cup
France captain Kylian Mbappe becomes the nation's record goalscorer, while inching closer to the World Cup record as Les Bleus open the 2026 World Cup with a victory over Senegal.Jun 16, 23:35
France 3-1 Senegal player ratings: Kylian Mbappe breaks Olivier Giroud's record as Sadio Mane disappoints
Sports Mole provides player ratings as France beat Senegal 3-1 in their opening World Cup game of Group I on Tuesday.Jun 16, 22:18
France 3-1 Senegal: Magical Mbappe claims Giroud goalscoring record after penalty controversy
France forward Kylian Mbappe claims Olivier Giroud's goal-scoring record in a statement 3-1 victory over Senegal at the 2026 World Cup.Jun 16, 20:19
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World Cup news LIVE: Latest updates as Trevoh Chalobah replaces Tino Livramento in England squad
Welcome to Day 6 of Sports Mole's daily World Cup 2026 live news blog, as we take you through all the reaction and buildup in North America.Jun 16, 09:00
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