France advances to knockout rounds after 3-0 win over Iraq
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 12:50 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
France secured a 3-0 victory against Iraq, ensuring their place in the Round of 32. Kylian Mbappé scored twice, including a stunning strike in the 13th minute, and Ousmane Dembélé added a goal in the 66th minute. The match was interrupted by a two-hour weather delay due to lightning, making it the first such instance in this World Cup. The game resumed at 1:00am BST, three hours after the original kickoff. Both teams made key changes, with France's Didier Deschamps adjusting his lineup amid the weather challenges.
- •Kylian Mbappé marks 100th cap, scores two goals.
- •Ousmane Dembélé nets first goal in a major tournament.
- •Match faced a two-hour weather delay due to lightning.
- •Game resumed at 1:00am BST after substantial interruption.
- •France makes three changes; Iraq also alters its lineup.
- 12:50 AMYahoo Sports — France 3-0 Iraq: Le Bleus cruise into knockout rounds despite two hour weather break
"France secured their spot in the Round of 32 this evening, with a comfortable win against Iraq, despite a two hour delay due to severe weather conditions.Kylian Mbappé marked his 100th international ...
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