Kylian Mbappé scores two goals as France leads Iraq in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 2:53 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Kylian Mbappé scored twice for France in a strong first-half performance against Iraq, leading to a 3-0 victory as both teams competed in the FIFA World Cup on June 22, 2026. This match allowed France to secure a spot in the knockout stage for the fourth consecutive World Cup. With these goals, Mbappé now has four in two games this tournament, moving closer to Lionel Messi's World Cup goal record. As France prepares to face Norway next, France coach Didier Deschamps acknowledged Mbappé's potential to break existing records throughout the competition.
- •France wins 3-0 against Iraq on June 22, 2026.
- •Kylian Mbappé scores both his 15th and 16th World Cup goals.
- •Mbappé is now tied for the second-most World Cup goals with Miroslav Klose.
- •France secures advancement to the knockout stage.
- •Next, France faces Norway in their group stage match.
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"Kylian Mbappe kept pace with Lionel Messi with another two-goal game against Iraq
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