Kylian Mbappé scored twice on his 100th international appearance, leading France to a 3-0 win over Iraq in the FIFA World Cup 2026 on June 22.
What happened?
The match was played at Lincoln Financial Field, with France entering as overwhelming favorites.
Opta's projections gave France an 88.5 percent chance of victory, reflecting the gap in form and squad depth between the teams.
Key Players
Kylian Mbappé was expected to lead an attack that also featured Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembélé, and Bradley Barcola.
France's projected lineup included Mike Maignan, Jules Koundé, William Saliba, and Eduardo Camavinga.
Full-Time Update
The match was suspended for over two hours due to severe lightning storms before resuming with France firmly in control.
Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring in the 14th minute, and Ousmane Dembélé also found the net.
France took control early and maintained their advantage through halftime, finishing with a 3-0 victory.
The win secured France's place in the Round of 32, with Kylian Mbappé starring on his milestone appearance.
France arrived at the match second in the standings with three points, following a 3-1 victory over Senegal.
Iraq, meanwhile, entered the match without a point, having lost 4-1 to Norway.
The France vs Iraq encounter carried significant importance for both teams as the group stage entered a critical phase.
Kylian Mbappé's two goals brought his total to four in the tournament, solidifying his position as France's all-time leading scorer.
The match was played in front of a crowd at Lincoln Financial Field, despite weather concerns and a lengthy delay.
France will look to build on this win as they progress in the tournament, with Kylian Mbappé leading the charge.
The 3-0 victory marked a significant step forward for France, who will face their next challenge in the Round of 32.