An early heat wave hits Europe
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France is in the middle of an intense heat wave over much of Europe that began in the middle of last week. Forecasters have said that Paris could hit 40 degrees Celsius this week (104 degrees Fahrenheit), not far from its record. Parts of central France could see highs of 43 degrees Celsius (around 109 degrees Fahrenheit).
As schools in France closed or modified timetables, forecasters in Britain predicted temperatures could ‌break records for June this week.
The French Football Federation announced that coach Didier Deschamps will miss France's last Group I game, as he's returning home after his mother's death.
France manager Didier Deschamps will not manage his team's final group-stage match against Norway on Friday as he flies back to France to attend his mother's funeral.
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France vs. Iraq live stream: How to watch FIFA World Cup, odds, prediction, pick, lineups, channel
Monday will be a landmark moment for France forward Kylian Mbappe as he's set to earn his 100th cap for the national team when they face Iraq. Mbappe has already become the all-time leading scorer for the Les Bleus by opening the World Cup with a brace against Senegal,
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FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia closes Monday due to weather, France-Iraq resume play after storms
Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill is temporarily closing as severe weather rolls through the region Monday.
