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William Saliba plays full match as France secures World Cup knockout stage

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 8:25 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

William Saliba plays full match as France secures World Cup knockout stage

Summary

William Saliba helped France maintain a clean sheet as they defeated Iraq 3-0 in Philadelphia, securing a spot in the FIFA World Cup knockout stages. Saliba, managing injury concerns, played the full 90 minutes and was instrumental in the defense, supporting an attack led by Kylian Mbappe, who scored twice. Despite a thunderstorm delay, France dominated the match, with Ousmane Dembele also scoring. France will next face Norway in their final group game, with both teams already qualified.

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•France records a 3-0 victory over Iraq in the World Cup.
•Saliba plays the full match, contributing to a clean sheet.
•Kylian Mbappe scores twice for France, reaching a milestone 100 appearances.
•Ousmane Dembele adds a third goal to secure the win.
•France will face Norway in their final group match, both teams qualified.

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Arsenal defender William Saliba, who recently admitted to managing injury concerns, played the full 90 minutes as France secured their place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stages with a comfortable 3-...
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