World Cup 2026: Mbappé stars as France breeze past Iraq despite weather chaos

Summary

France defeated Iraq 3-0 in Philadelphia to mathematically secure their passage to the knockout stages. Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Ousmane Dembélé added a third, but the match was overshadowed by severe thunderstorms that forced a two hour and 12 minute delay, evacuation of spectators, and a complete washout of the pitch.