France beat Iraq 3-0 in a FIFA World Cup 2026 match in Philadelphia after the game was delayed by severe weather. Sources report that thunderstorms and lightning interrupted play for about two hours at half-time, with the contest later resumed. After the delay, France controlled the match and scored three goals without reply.
Kylian Mbappé scored twice, including on his 100th international appearance, and his goals move him up the World Cup goalscoring standings (BBC and others note he reaches 16 World Cup goals and moves into second place on the all-time list). Ousmane Dembélé added the third goal for France. With the win, France advances to the knockout phase with a game to spare, booking their place in the last 32. Other reports describe France as dominant throughout the match and emphasize that the weather disruption did not change the outcome.
