France 3-0 Iraq as Mbappé scores twice, match halted

France secured a 3-0 victory over Iraq in a World Cup qualifier, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice and Ousmane Dembélé adding the third, after a two‑hour suspension caused by a thunderstorm that drenched the pitch at halftime. The win puts France through to the second round of the competition. The match ended with a 3-0 scoreline in favour of France. Iraq were unable to threaten the French defence throughout the game. The only interruption came at the interval when a heavy downpour forced officials to suspend play for two hours. Rain fell in buckets, blanketing the pitch and halting the contest.

Kylian Mbappé hits 16 World Cup goals after brace vs Iraq

Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring in the first half, breaking the deadlock for Les Bleus. His strike gave France an early advantage before the weather delay. After the lengthy pause, Mbappé doubled his tally, securing the second goal for France. The goal came shortly after play resumed, reasserting France's dominance.

France reach World Cup knock-out stages with 3-0 win over Iraq

Ousmane Dembélé completed the scoring, ensuring the 3-0 final result. His contribution capped a comfortable win for the French side. With the win, France moves on to the second round of the qualifying campaign. The result confirms France's place among the teams advancing to the next stage.