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Iraq fans ‘proud’ and joyful despite World Cup loss to France
Iraqis in Philadelphia weather Mbappe and a storm, but still find happiness in their team’s FIFA World Cup performance.
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Iraqis in Philadelphia weather Mbappe and a storm, but still find happiness in their team’s FIFA World Cup performance. Philadelphia, United States — The first time Ali Alkabasi saw Iraq play at a World Cup was on television when he was 13 years old. Forty years later, he was inside the Philadelphia Stadium as his nation returned to the big stage and faced former champions France.
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