Kylian Mbappe Leads France to Dominant Victory Over Iraq Despite Lightning Delay
PHILADELPHIA - France's Kylian Mbappe scored a brace, leading his team to a 3-0 victory over Iraq in a match delayed by over two hours due to stormy weather and lightning. The delay prompted FIFA to enact its weather protocol for the first time in a World Cup match, with players resuming play after a 2-hour and 11-minute halt.
During the interruption, fans took shelter in the concourse, but spirits remained high, with cheers and "Oles" ringing out in the rain. The pitch was cleared of puddles using squeegees, allowing play to resume. France's win qualifies them for the round of 32 and puts them in a strong position to win their group, pending the outcome of Norway vs. Senegal.
Mbappe opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a left-footed shot from outside the box, marking his 100th cap for the national team with a goal. After the delay, he scored his second goal, set up by Ousmane Dembele, who also scored. The front three, including Michael Olise, who had an assist, are showing promise, making France a strong contender to win the World Cup.
During the interruption, fans took shelter in the concourse, but spirits remained high, with cheers and "Oles" ringing out in the rain. The pitch was cleared of puddles using squeegees, allowing play to resume. France's win qualifies them for the round of 32 and puts them in a strong position to win their group, pending the outcome of Norway vs. Senegal.
Mbappe opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a left-footed shot from outside the box, marking his 100th cap for the national team with a goal. After the delay, he scored his second goal, set up by Ousmane Dembele, who also scored. The front three, including Michael Olise, who had an assist, are showing promise, making France a strong contender to win the World Cup.
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