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France weather the storm to beat Iraq and sail into last 32

BBC Sport · Jun 23, 2026, 1:43 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Kylian Mbappe marks his 100th international cap for France with a brace, moving him second on the all-time World Cup goal scoring list with 16 goals. His performance spearheaded a dominant 3-0 victory over Iraq, securing France's spot in the last 32 after a two-hour storm delay.

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France weather the storm to beat Iraq and sail into last 32

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