France vs Iraq: Mbappe Double Seals Top Spot in a 3-0 Win
Updated 22 June 2026.
France vs Iraq at World Cup 2026 finished 3-0, Kylian Mbappe scoring twice and Ousmane Dembele adding a third as France sealed top spot in Group I in a match held up over two hours by a thunderstorm. Mbappe’s brace took him to 16 career World Cup goals on his hundredth international appearance, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
| Match facts | Detail |
|---|---|
| Result | France 3-0 Iraq |
| Competition | World Cup 2026, Group I |
| Venue | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| France scorers | Mbappe 14′, 54′, Dembele 66′ |
| Half-time | France 1-0 Iraq |
| Note | Match delayed over two hours by a thunderstorm |
France vs Iraq World Cup 2026: how France won it
Mbappe opened the scoring early, finishing in the 14th minute, then doubled France’s lead in the 54th after Dembele exploited an Iraqi defensive mistake to set him up. Dembele, this year’s Ballon d’Or winner, completed the win himself on 66 minutes. The match was played in difficult conditions, with heavy rain and an incoming storm forcing a delay of just over two hours, but France’s quality told once it resumed.
The win was a landmark one for Mbappe, played on his hundredth international appearance and taking his World Cup tally to 16 goals. Iraq, beaten 4-1 by Norway in their opener, were always second best against a France side already qualified with two wins from two.
What it means for Group I
France move to six points and top Group I on goal difference, with Norway also on six after their own win over Senegal. Both sides go through to the Round of 32 barring a dramatic reversal, with Senegal and Iraq already facing a near-impossible task in the final round. ESPN’s match report covered Mbappe’s milestone in full. Track the full picture on our group standings tracker and the live standings page.
What is next
Both sides finish Group I in the final round, with kick-offs on our fixtures page and goals live on live scores. Revisit France’s opener in our France vs Senegal report and Iraq’s in our Iraq vs Norway report, and see the full schedule in our complete World Cup 2026 guide.
Frequently asked questions
What was the score in France vs Iraq?
France beat Iraq 3-0 in their World Cup 2026 Group I match on 22 June at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice and Ousmane Dembele adding a third.
How many World Cup goals does Mbappe have now?
Mbappe’s double against Iraq took his career World Cup tally to 16 goals, scored on his hundredth international appearance for France.
Did the match get delayed?
Yes. Heavy rain and an incoming thunderstorm forced a stoppage of just over two hours before the match resumed and France completed their 3-0 win.
Sources: 2026 FIFA World Cup Group I, ESPN match report and the FIFA match centre.
