Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France dominates Iraq in World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 8:47 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Kylian Mbappe scored two goals to lead France to a 3-0 victory over Iraq in their World Cup match at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on June 22. The game faced a nearly two-hour delay due to lightning but resumed with France maintaining control. Mbappe opened the scoring in the 14th minute and capitalized on a defensive error for his second goal early in the second half. Ousmane Dembele added a third to secure the win, enhancing France's chances of advancing to the knockout round later this summer.
- •France won 3-0 against Iraq in World Cup match.
- •Mbappe scored twice and Dembele added a third goal.
- •Match faced a two-hour lightning delay.
- •France secured a spot in the knockout stage.
- •Next match could be against Germany on July 4.
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"French star adds to his own career goal total as France blanks Iraq in rainy Philadelphia
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