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France secures place in World Cup knockout stage after 3-0 win over Iraq

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 5:35 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

France secures place in World Cup knockout stage after 3-0 win over Iraq
Summary

France earned a 3-0 victory against Iraq in a World Cup group stage match on June 23 in Philadelphia. Kylian Mbappé scored twice, and Ousmane Dembélé added another goal, ensuring France's advancement from Group I with one game remaining. The match was interrupted by a two-hour thunderstorm delay, making it the longest of the tournament. Despite the weather disruption, France maintained their intensity, with Iraq struggling to create significant chances. The victory leaves Iraq without points in two matches and eliminated from the tournament.

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  • •Kylian Mbappé scores two goals for France.
  • •Ousmane Dembélé adds the third goal.
  • •Match delayed over two hours due to thunderstorms.
  • •France dominates possession and creates multiple chances.
  • •Iraq is eliminated from the tournament with no points.
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  • 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — Mbappé double powers France past Iraq 3-0 to reach World Cup knockout stage
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France secured their place in the World Cup knockout stage with a 3-0 victory over Iraq on Monday in Philadelphia, powered by Kylian Mbappé's double and an Ousmane Dembélé strike. The match became ...

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