Mbappe double sends France into knockout rounds after lengthy weather delay
Summary
Kylian Mbappe scored twice to help France secure a 3-0 win over Iraq and advance to the knockout rounds of the World Cup, despite a long weather delay.
Key Points
- Kylian Mbappe scored a brace as France defeated Iraq 3-0 to reach the last 32 of the World Cup.
- The match experienced nearly a two-hour weather delay due to thunderstorms.
- Mbappe equalled Germany's Miroslav Klose as the all-time World Cup top scorer with 16 goals.
- France's Ousmane Dembele added a third goal and will face Norway for the Group I top spot.
