Mbappe Score twice France advances to knockout stage after 3-0 victory over Iraq at FIFA World Cup, Stats, facts..
Mbappé’s 100th Game Masterclass! France Cruise Into Knockouts With Thunderous Victory
Kylian Mbappé celebrated his 100th appearance for France in perfect style, scoring twice as the World Cup holders crushed Iraq 3-0 in a dramatic weather-delayed clash in Philadelphia.
The France captain led from the front, scoring in both halves as Les Bleus secured their second straight Group I win and booked their place in the round of 32. Ousmane Dembélé also found the net to complete a dominant performance.
Mbappé wasted no time marking his milestone. Just 14 minutes in, he combined brilliantly with Michael Olise before curling a beautiful strike into the corner to give France the lead.
The match was interrupted by storms, with half-time stretched to over two hours, but France returned with the same intensity. In the 54th minute, Dembélé punished an Iraqi mistake and set up Mbappé for an easy finish to double the advantage.
Dembélé then finally got his major tournament moment, smashing home France’s third goal with a powerful low strike to seal the victory.
Iraq fought until the end, but France’s quality proved too much. Mbappé came close to completing a hat-trick, but his night was already legendary.
100 games. Two goals. One unstoppable superstar. Mbappé continues to rewrite the story of French football.
France beat Iraq 3-0, match stats, facts, records
Date: Monday, June 22, 2026
Dembélé has created a strong partnership with Mbappé, providing most of his assists, while also scoring his first major tournament goal.
Olise has made an impressive World Cup start with three assists in two matches, becoming one of France’s standout creators.
Mbappé continues to make history by reaching 16 World Cup goals and joining elite players with multiple goals in three consecutive World Cup appearances.
Deschamps matched the record for most World Cup wins as a manager with France.
Iraq suffered their fifth straight World Cup defeat, becoming the first Asian team to lose their opening five matches.
France advanced to the knockout stages for the eighth consecutive major tournament, showing their continued dominance.
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