Kylian Mbappe scores twice as France leads Iraq after weather delay
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 1:01 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Kylian Mbappe scored twice to help France secure a 3-0 lead over Iraq in a World Cup match in Philadelphia on June 23. The game faced a significant interruption due to a two-hour weather delay caused by stormy conditions. France's early dominance saw them go ahead in the 14th minute with a powerful goal from Mbappe. Following the delay, he added a second goal before Ousmane Dembele capped off the scoring. France now qualifies for the round of 32, positioning themselves favorably to win their group, depending on the Norway vs. Senegal match outcome.
- •Mbappe scores both before and after a two-hour weather delay.
- •France takes a 3-0 lead against Iraq in Philadelphia.
- •Ousmane Dembele also scores to finalize France's victory.
- •France secures a spot in the round of 32 with this result.
- •The match marked Mbappe's 100th cap for the national team.
- 1:59 AMYahoo Sports — Kylian Mbappe makes a statement as France overcome two-hour storm delay to beat Iraq at World Cup
- 1:01 AMCBS Sports — Kylian Mbappe shines as France overcomes two-hour weather delay to beat Iraq
"France 3-0 Iraq: The France talisman stole the show in Philadelphia as he produced a statement performance to rival Lionel Messi’s World Cup exploits
"The French superstar scored goals on both sides of a historic two-hour weather delay to secure a spot in the round of 32
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 1:59 AMKylian Mbappe makes a statement as France overcome two-hour storm delay to beat Iraq at World Cup
France 3-0 Iraq: The France talisman stole the show in Philadelphia as he produced a statement performance to rival Lionel Messi’s World Cup exploits
- CBS SportsJun 23, 2026, 1:01 AMKylian Mbappe shines as France overcomes two-hour weather delay to beat Iraq
The French superstar scored goals on both sides of a historic two-hour weather delay to secure a spot in the round of 32
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