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Why was the second half of France's game with Iraq delayed? And what did the players do to pass the time?

France vs Iraq saw the effects of extreme weather protocols at the 2026 World Cup

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Mbappe double sends France into knockout rounds after lengthy weather delay

Kylian Mbappe netted a brace, his second double of the tournament, as France secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Iraq, advancing to the last 32. Ousmane Dembele added a third goal in a match significantly delayed by thunderstorms. Mbappe's goals bring him level with a World Cup scoring record, while…

The Economic Times

France Player Ratings vs. Iraq: Not Even Thunderstorms Can Slow Mbappe Down

Kylian Mbappé is now just two goals shy of Lionel Messi in the race for the greatest goalscorer in World Cup history.

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Two-hour storm break fails to stop France as Mbappé and Dembélé prove too good for Iraq

Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Ousmane Dembélé added another as France cruised to a win over Iraq that was delayed for two hours at half-time

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2026: Mbappé stars as France breeze past Iraq despite weather chaos

France defeated Iraq 3-0 in Philadelphia to mathematically secure their passage to the knockout stages. Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Ousmane Dembélé added a third, but the match was overshadowed by severe thunderstorms that forced a two hour and 12-minute delay, the evacuation of spectators and a complete washout of…

France 24

Why Aurelien Tchouameni Isn’t Starting for France vs. Iraq—2026 World Cup

The midfielder was replaced by Manu Koné in Les Bleus lineup.

Sports Illustrated

France vs Iraq prediction: Will Kylian Mbappe add to his World Cup goal tally?

Unfancied Iraq will be tasked with stopping another world-class forward in Group I

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Mbappé eyes ‘special’ Iraq match, says France more offensive than past World Cup squads

France captain Kylian Mbappé said Les Bleus’ abundance of talent up front gives them a more offensive edge than at the past two World Cups as they aim to book a place in the knockout stage on Monday with victory over Iraq – in a game that will see the…

France 24

The controversial France midfielder enabling Kylian Mbappe to shine at World Cup

Off-field controversy has followed Adrien Rabiot around but the midfielder’s performances have become pivotal to France’s chance of winning the World Cup

The Independent UK

Kylian Mbappé hungry for Golden Boot battle with Messi as he sings Les Bleus

France’s Kylian Mbappé said Lionel Messi is the ‘best of the best’ while sitting on the fence regarding his opinion on World Cup hydration breaks

The Guardian - UK

France Predicted Lineup vs. Iraq: World Cup Group I

Les Bleus will clinch qualification if they avoid defeat against Iraq.

Sports Illustrated

Elite Managers Take Center Stage at the World Cup—and Maybe the Next One Too

The profile of those on the touchline has never been higher and that change has seismically shifted how international soccer is played.

Sports Illustrated

France XI vs Iraq: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup today

Kylian Mbappe in sight of World Cup scoring record after brace against Senegal

Evening Standard

The brilliant Michael Olise represents a key faultline in history of French football

Unusually in this France side, he plays with a sense of freedom and joy and has not yet submitted fully to Deschamps’s tactical yoke

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France 24

France seal hard-earned win against Senegal, Messi scores hat-trick for Argentina

Tactical changes by Les Bleus manager Didier Deschamps at half-time saw France seal a 3-1 win in their opening game against Senegal. Kylian Mbappé scored a brace, becoming the country's top goalscorer, with 58 goals to his name. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi helped Argentina shine with a hat-trick against Algeria –…

Sports Illustrated

Why Was Kylian Mbappé Not Awarded Penalty in France’s Win Over Senegal?

The French forward was at the heart of more controversy on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

The old school trait turning Kylian Mbappe into Monsieur World Cup

Having moved past legends Pele and Just Fontaine in the goalscoring charts Mbappe is forging his own path as a modern World Cup icon

Bangkok Post

Mbappe has World Cup history in sights after breaking France scoring record

EAST RUTHERFORD — Kylian Mbappe renewed his remarkable relationship with the World Cup Tuesday as he scored twice in France's 3-1 win over Senegal, leaving him within touching distance of Lionel Messi as he bids to become the tournament's highest ever scorer.

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Lionel Messi ties Miroslav Klose for most World Cup goals as Argentina cruise past Algeria 3-0

France finds a way to break a goalless first half as they cruise past Senegal, the African champions whose recent AFCON title was stripped on a technicality and awarded to Morocco, delivering a 3-1 win campaign opener.

The Economic Times

FIFA 2026: Kylian Mbappe sparks France with two goals in 3-1 win over Senegal at World Cup

Kylian Mbappe scored twice, surpassing Pele's World Cup goal tally with 14, as France defeated Senegal 3-1 in their opener. After a quiet first half, Mbappe's brace and a late goal from Bradley Barcola secured the win. Ibrahim Mbaye scored Senegal's lone goal in stoppage time.

The Guardian - US

France looked a disjointed mess in their World Cup opener. Then came Mbappé

The tournament favorites were far from their best in their first half against a strong Senegal side. Their star forward made sure things finished fine

France 24

France midfielder Rabiot joins Vinicius in criticising World Cup final pitch

France midfielder Adrien Rabiot said the pitch "felt more like an artificial surface" after Les Bleus opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory over Senegal on Tuesday at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, which will host the final game of the tournament on July 19.

Sports Illustrated

France Lays the Ghost of 2002 to Rest After Overcoming Senegal

In 2002, Les Bleus lost in one of the biggest World Cup shocks of all time.

The Economic Times

Kylian Mbappe goals records in World Cup 2026: France captain creates history against Senegal, surpasses Lionel Messi, Pele

France and Real Madrid star Mbappe took his career World Cup goals tally to 14 –- just two behind all-time leader Miroslav Klose.

Radio France Internationale

Mbappé breaks records as France see off spirited Senegal

Kylian Mbappé scored twice as France launched their bid for a third World Cup crown with a 3-1 victory over Senegal in Group I on Tuesday.

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