France beats Iraq and qualifies for World Cup last 16
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 1:15 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
France secured a 3-0 victory over Iraq on June 22, 2026, with goals from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé. The match, characterized by a two-hour weather delay, allowed France to control the play and secure their advancement to the round of 16 after a prior win against Senegal. Manager Didier Deschamps expressed satisfaction with the team's performance but emphasized the importance of their upcoming match against Norway for determining their group standings.
- •France defeated Iraq 3-0 to qualify for the World Cup last 16.
- •Kylian Mbappé scored two goals, while Ousmane Dembélé added another.
- •Match included a two-hour delay due to poor weather conditions.
- •Manager Didier Deschamps highlighted the significance of the next match against Norway.
- 1:15 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I’m convinced the third match will be decisive for top spot’ – France manager Didier Deschamps after Les Bleus qualified for World Cup last 16
"Following their opening victory over Senegal (3-1) to kick off their World Cup campaign, France defeated Iraq (3-0) this time round, in a match they controlled from start to finish, albeit one that wa...
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