France beat Iraq 3-0 in a World Cup 2026 match in Philadelphia after a two-hour weather delay caused by thunderstorms and lightning halted play at halftime. Multiple reports describe France as the dominant side throughout, with Kylian Mbappé leading the scoring. Mbappé scored twice, marking his 100th international appearance for France. His brace takes him to 16 World Cup goals, placing him second on the competition’s all-time scoring list, according to BBC Sport and other summaries. Ousmane Dembélé also scored, giving France a comprehensive win.
With the result, France qualifies for the knockout stage with a game to spare, reaching the last 32. Sources also note that the delay lasted 130 minutes and the teams resumed after conditions improved. The match was played despite the interruption, and France converted the opportunity to secure back-to-back Group I wins, while Iraq remains without a point from the fixture.
