France reaches the World Cup knockout rounds after a 2-1 win in a match that is delayed by bad weather. Multiple outlets report that the game resumes following a lengthy weather interruption, with France maintaining its strong start to the tournament. Kylian Mbappe scores twice, netting once on each side of halftime, with his goals described as coming “either side of the interval.” Ousmane Dembele also scores for France, completing the scoring for the team. The coverage agrees that France’s victory ensures they advance to the next stage while preserving their perfect run in the competition at that point. Although the weather delay affects the timing of play, the match progresses after the delay and France capitalize on the resumption to secure the result. The reports do not indicate a change in France’s overall approach before and after the delay beyond the disruption to the schedule. The decisive factor in the match is Mbappe’s two goals, with Dembele adding a further strike as France secure progression.