Kylian Mbappé scores 2 goals to lead France to 3-0 win over Iraq and into World Cup knockout stage
- On Monday, June 22, 2026, France faced Iraq in a FIFA World Cup Group I match at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, with captain Kylian Mbappé scoring his 15th career World Cup goal in the 14th minute.
- Following a 4-1 loss to Norway, Iraq entered as significant underdogs while Opta projections gave France an 88.5 percent chance of victory; severe thunderstorms threatened the event with potential delays.
- Making his 100th international appearance, Mbappé matched Brazil great Ronaldo with 15 career World Cup goals, moving into a tie for third on the all-time list behind Lionel Messi.
- Iraq coach Graham Arnold joked, "I asked to play three goalkeepers," about his tactical plan, then set his team in a 4-5-1 formation to disrupt France's attacking rhythm.
- Victory positions France to secure knockout stage qualification just two games into their campaign, while Iraq battles for third place in the group, likely against Senegal.
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At the World Cup in North America, France defeated Iraq with 3-0, reaching the knockout round. Due to a storm, the game in Philadelphia had to be interrupted for about two hours at half-time.
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France defeated 3-0 Iraq in a round I match of the 2026 World Cup, which was played in Philadelphia. The goals were made by Mbapp at the 14th and 14th...
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Nómada NewsThe selection of France certified its standings for the Seventeenth World Cup finals of the United States, Mexico and Canada after winning seriously and financially by 3-0 this Monday to a loose Iraq, in a match where Kylian Mbappé stood out again, who replied to Leo Messi and matched Miroslav Klose, and also marked by a two-hour stop by the threat of an electrical storm in Philadelphia.Read more]]>
World Cup 2026 France Beat Iraq 3-0 in Storm-Hit Win
World Cup 2026 France beat Iraq 3-0 in a storm-hit Philadelphia tie, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice on his 100th cap to send Les Bleus into the last 32. The post World Cup 2026 France Beat Iraq 3-0 in Storm-Hit Win appeared first on The Rio Times.
World Cup: Mbappe now fourth player to score multiple goals in three consecutive appearances
France captain, Kylian Mbappe, is now the fourth player to score multiple goals in at least three successive FIFA World Cup appearances. Mbappe achieved this feat after scoring a brace in France’s 3-0 win against Iraq last night. Before the Iraq game, the Real Madrid forward scored a brace against Senegal. The 27-year-old also scored a hat-trick in the 2022 edition of the FIFA World Cup final against Argentina in Qatar. However, according to Opt…
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