Hundreds of football fans gathered in Mosul to watch Iraq face France in the country's first FIFA World Cup appearance since 1986.
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Drone footage shows Iraqi flags filling the fan zone as supporters sing, dance and cheer around large screens.
For many Iraq supporters, travelling to the tournament in the United States was beyond reach due to the high cost of flights, accommodation and match tickets.
Instead, fan zones like the one in Mosul have given people the chance to experience the World Cup together.
The gathering reflects the excitement surrounding Iraq's return to football's biggest stage.
