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Mbappé's double on 100th appearance fires France into World Cup knockout stages

Kylian Mbappé marked his 100th cap for France on Monday night with two goals in their 3-0 win over Iraq in a game that took more than four hours to complete due to thunder storms over Philadelphia.

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Mbappe double sends France into knockout rounds after lengthy weather delay

PHILADALEPHIA: Kylian ⁠Mbappe scored twice as France secured their ‌place in the World Cup knockout rounds with a 3-0 victory over Iraq on ⁠Monday after a thunderstorm delay turned the Group I ‌clash into an almost four-hour affair.

Bangkok Post

France Player Ratings vs. Iraq: Not Even Thunderstorms Can Slow Mbappe Down

Kylian Mbappé is now just two goals shy of Lionel Messi in the race for the greatest goalscorer in World Cup history.

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Two-hour storm break fails to stop France as Mbappé and Dembélé prove too good for Iraq

Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Ousmane Dembélé added another as France cruised to a win over Iraq that was delayed for two hours at half-time

The Guardian - UK

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

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, the evacuation of spectators and a complete washout of…

France 24

France 3-0 Iraq: Kylian Mbappe shines as Les Bleus cruise to victory despite two-hour weather delay

Real Madrid gunman keeps pace with Lionel Messi in race to top World Cup scoring charts

Evening Standard

France vs Iraq resumes after two-hour weather delay at the World Cup

Group I match at Lincoln Financial Field was delayed because of weather safety protocols in the United States

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Has a World Cup game ever been abandoned before?

The 2026 World Cup is likely to see multiple games affected by extreme weather warnings across North America

FourFourTwo

Why France vs. Iraq Was Suspended At Halftime—World Cup

The World Cup group stage match between France and Iraq was suspended at halftime for over an hour.

Sports Illustrated

SPO:Wild weather halts play in Philadelphia World Cup clash

The Group I clash between France and Iraq has been delayed due to the weather, the first such stoppage ‌at the 2026 World Cup.

AAP

Wild weather halts play in Philadelphia World Cup clash

The Group I clash between France and Iraq has been delayed due to the weather, the first such stoppage ‌at the 2026 World Cup.

AAP

'There is something up with that football' Joe Hart reveals World Cup Trionda theory behind strange Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi phenomenon

Kylian Mbappe's 25 yarder against Iraq was just the latest powerful long ranger to beat a keeper who looked like he could have saved it

FourFourTwo

World Cup 2026: France-Iraq match suspended as stadium is evacuated due to thunderstorms

Heavy rain and an approaching thunderstorm delayed the second half of France's World Cup match against Iraq on Monday, forcing thousands of fans to seek shelter in the first weather-related disruption of the tournament. The stoppage came as severe weather also threatened another fixture in nearby New Jersey.

France 24

Why France vs Iraq World Cup game has been suspended as fans urged to ‘seek shelter’

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France vs Iraq plunged into weather chaos - what are the World Cup 2026 weather protocols?

France vs Iraq is the first major weather-affected 2026 World Cup fixture, but what are the protocols?

The Independent UK

Kylian Mbappé of France scores his 15th World Cup goal, tying for 3rd most in history

Kylian Mbappé of France has scored his 15th career World Cup goal

The Independent UK

Norway v Senegal LIVE: Team news as Erling Haaland aims to keep pace in World Cup golden boot race

Norway’s 4-1 win over Iraq has them well positioned in Group I, while Senegal fell 3-1 to France

Sports Illustrated

Why Aurelien Tchouameni Isn’t Starting for France vs. Iraq—2026 World Cup

The midfielder was replaced by Manu Koné in Les Bleus lineup.

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Sports Illustrated

France vs. Iraq—World Cup: Live Score and Match Stats

The 42nd game of the 2026 World Cup sees the perceived ‘group of death’ continue.

FourFourTwo

Who is the referee for France vs Iraq?

Frontrunners France are looking to seal their spot in the knockout phase

TechRadar

How to watch France vs Iraq: Free Streams & TV Channels online from anywhere as Kylian Mbappe & Co. continue FIFA World Cup 2026 journey, team news

France winger Bradley Barcola is rewarded for his goal against Senegal with a start against Iraq at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Here's how to watch the Group I clash for free online and from anywhere.

Sports Illustrated

How to Watch France vs. Iraq on TV, Live Stream—World Cup

The 2018 winners and 2022 finalists France made a confident start in its opening group game.

The Guardian - UK

France 3-0 Iraq after two-hour storm delay at World Cup 2026 – as it happened

France secure the win they require to qualify for the knockout stages … eventually. Join Tim de Lisle for reaction

France 24

France - Iraq: Mbappé shines as Bleus demolish Iraq to advance

France faced Iraq in a crucial Group I clash at Philadelphia's stadium, but severe thunderstorms could potentially force a postponement of kick-off. The French, fresh from a commanding 3-1 victory over Senegal, secured a place in the last 32 with a 3-0 win against the Lions. Relive our live coverage.

Evening Standard

France vs Iraq LIVE: World Cup 2026 latest score, match stream, goal updates and fan reaction

Les Bleus build on perfect start with aplomb

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