World Cup 2026: France into last 32 with win over Iraq despite two-hour weather delay

Cover image: Kylian Mbappé has already scored four goals since the start of the tournament. © Petr David Josek, AP

With a second win in two matches, Les Bleus secured their place in the World Cup round of 32. Although they were never really troubled by Iraq (3-0), France were mainly disrupted by a storm over Philadelphia, which suspended the match for almost two hours between the first and second halves.

France will play a "final" on Friday against Norway for first place in Group I. Senegal, beaten 3-2 by Erling Haaland's teammates, are on the brink of elimination.