France Cruise Past Iraq with Mbappé at the Double
France swept aside Iraq 3–0 in a commanding 2026 FIFA World Cup Group I fixture, with Mbappé at the heart of the victory. The striker broke the deadlock in the 14th minute to set the tone early, and France never looked back.
Iraq struggled to contain France throughout, and the game was effectively settled well before the hour mark. Mbappé struck again in the 54th minute to double the advantage, and Dembélé put the result beyond any doubt in the 66th minute, completing a polished team performance.
Group I Implications
The three points move France onto six points from two matches, sitting level at the top of live World Cup 2026 standings alongside Norway, who also have a maximum six points from two games. The top-of-the-table dynamic between those two sides will be one to watch as the group stage progresses.
For Iraq, a second successive defeat leaves them on zero points alongside Senegal, placing both sides in a difficult position heading into the final round of group fixtures. Iraq will need a significant turnaround to have any hope of progressing.
France’s clinical display underlined the quality at their disposal. Mbappé’s brace gave him multiple goals in this group stage campaign, while Dembélé’s contribution in the 66th minute demonstrated the depth of attacking threat France carry throughout their squad.
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