Mbappé scores twice in France's rain-soaked victory over Iraq
ESPN • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 1:06 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Kylian Mbappé scored two goals as France secured a 3-0 victory against Iraq in a World Cup match in Philadelphia. The game experienced a weather delay due to thunderstorms, but France found its rhythm with a dominant 15-minute start, taking control of Group I. Mbappé opened the scoring before the hydration break, and after a lengthy second-half delay, he doubled the lead following a defensive error from Iraq. Ousmane Dembélé later added a third goal, sealing the win for the 2018 World Cup champions. France now aims to maintain their momentum in the tournament.
- •France leads 3-0 against Iraq in Philadelphia
- •Mbappé scores twice before and after weather delay
- •Ousmane Dembélé adds a third goal
- •Match faced thunderstorms causing temporary stoppage
- •France takes full control of Group I with this win
- 1:59 AMESPN — Mbappé makes it rain as storms delay France win
- 1:04 AMYahoo Sports — Mbappe scores twice as France beat Iraq at World Cup after two-hour storm delay
- 12:54 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Mbappé and Olise shine in France's rain-soaked victory over Iraq
"Kylian Mbappe marked his 100th cap by scoring two more World Cup goals on Monday as France eased to a 3-0 win over Iraq in a game delayed by two hours by a severe storm.Mbappe opened the scoring before the quarter-hour mark when he controlled a pass with his right foot and sent in a shot from 20 metres which was too powerful for Iraq goalkeeper Ahmed Basil.
"France booked their place in the World Cup last 32 with a game to spare as Kylian Mbappe's ruthless double inspired a 3-0 victory over Iraq in a contest interrupted by a two-hour weather delay in Philadelphia.
"France, at least for the time being, have taken full control of Group I with a 3-0 rout of Iraq this evening in Philadelphia. Fears that the game could be postponed midway through due to thunderstorms...
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External links- ESPNJun 23, 2026, 1:59 AMMbappé makes it rain as storms delay France win
The France star scored twice -- once before and once after the weather delay -- as the 2018 World Cup champions cruised to an easy 3-0 win against an overmatched Iraq team.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 1:04 AMMbappe scores twice as France beat Iraq at World Cup after two-hour storm delay
Kylian Mbappe marked his 100th cap by scoring two more World Cup goals on Monday as France eased to a 3-0 win over Iraq in a game delayed by two hours by a severe storm.Mbappe opened the scoring before the quarter-hour mark when he controlled a pass with his right foot and sent in a shot from 20 metres which was too powerful for Iraq goalkeeper Ahmed Basil.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 12:54 AMWorld Cup: Mbappé and Olise shine in France's rain-soaked victory over Iraq
France, at least for the time being, have taken full control of Group I with a 3-0 rout of Iraq this evening in Philadelphia. Fears that the game could be postponed midway through due to thunderstorms...
- Sky Sports—Mbappe double sends France into last 32 after weather-hit win over Iraq
France booked their place in the World Cup last 32 with a game to spare as Kylian Mbappe's ruthless double inspired a 3-0 victory over Iraq in a contest interrupted by a two-hour weather delay in Philadelphia.
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