Mbappe leads France to win over Iraq in lightning-delayed World Cup game
Summary
France won their World Cup match against Iraq 3-0, with Kylian Mbappe scoring two goals. The game was delayed almost two hours in the second half due to thunderstorms, but France remained in control and are close to advancing to the next round.Key Facts
- France beat Iraq 3-0 in a World Cup group match.
- Kylian Mbappe scored two goals, bringing his World Cup total to 16 goals.
- Mbappe is now tied with Miroslav Klose for second-most goals in World Cup history.
- Lionel Messi holds the record with 18 World Cup goals after scoring twice for Argentina.
- Ousmane Dembele also scored for France after the weather delay.
- The match was stopped for nearly two hours because of thunderstorms and heavy rain.
- Iraq’s Aymen Hussein, who scored their only goal earlier in the tournament, was injured and left the game early.
- France will likely advance to the knockout round if Norway does not beat Senegal in another group game.
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