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France advances to knockout rounds after 3-0 win over Iraq

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 12:50 AM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

France advances to knockout rounds after 3-0 win over Iraq
Summary

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.

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By the Numbers
  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 1:43 AMBBC Sport — France weather storm to beat Iraq and sail into knockouts
  • 12:50 AMYahoo Sports — France 3-0 Iraq: Le Bleus cruise into knockout rounds despite two hour weather break
What they're saying
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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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Kylian Mbappe marks his 100th international cap for France with two goals in a 3-0 win over Iraq which seals' Les Bleus place in the last 32, after a two-hour storm delay.

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