The lead
June 22, 2026 — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA — Kylian Mbappé scores twice in rain-delayed France win over Iraq. Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move into a tie for second in career World Cup goals with 16, and France played through the tournament's first rain delay to beat Iraq 3-0 on Monday.
How the match unfolded
This Group I match finished 3-0 for France over Iraq in regulation on the official ESPN match center. France seized early momentum when Kylian Mbappé (France) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Michael Olise. in the 14'. The middle phases featured 1 more goal as both sides traded blows in a tense group-stage atmosphere. The final swing came in the 66' when Ousmane Dembélé (France) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Michael Olise with a through ball.. 68,324 fans were in the building at Lincoln Financial Field.
Key passages from the live ESPN commentary feed:
Goal-by-goal
Cards, fouls, and controversy
Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move into a tie for second in career World Cup goals with 16, and France played through the tournament's first rain delay to beat Iraq 3-0 on Monday.
Bookings: 1 yellow card were issued per the official match log.
What it means in the tournament
France leave Lincoln Financial Field with a result that moves them forward in the 48-team bracket. In Group I, table points, goal difference, and fair-play tiebreakers all matter across the opening 72 group matches before the new Round of 32 begins.
What comes next
Both France and Iraq continue Group I play on the FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule before the knockout stage opens June 28.
*Sources: ESPN match center, ESPN match feed, FIFA World Cup 2026. AthX covers MLB trading; this recap is for World Cup fans following the North America tournament. Information only; not financial advice.*
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