France 2-0 Iraq: Mbappe scores a brace

On the morning of June 23rd, Kylian Mbappe and his teammates were assessed by Flashscore as having an 88% chance of winning 3 points in the second match of Group I.

The second half of the match between France and Iraq at Philadelphia Stadium was temporarily suspended due to severe weather. Authorities issued a warning for dangerous thunderstorms.

According to French media, the match will be interrupted for at least 50 minutes. Earlier, Didier Deschamps's team had taken the lead thanks to a goal from Kylian Mbappe in the 14th minute.

According to the latest announcement from the organizers, the match will resume at 7:00 AM on June 23rd ( Hanoi time).

Bad weather has prevented both teams from returning to play.

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Following their impressive opening day victory, the French team will aim for a full six points from their first two matches against Iraq in Philadelphia. Another win would secure "Les Bleus" a place in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup , while Iraq needs an outstanding performance to keep their hopes of progressing alive.

France began their campaign to defend their title status with a 3-1 victory over Senegal. Despite facing difficulties in the first half, Didier Deschamps' team showed their mettle by exploding in the remainder of the match. Kylian Mbappe continued to be the central figure with a brace, bringing his total goals for the French national team to 58.

France's form remains impressive, having started with victories in seven consecutive major tournaments. However, the French team also needs to be cautious, having lost their last two matches against Asian opponents without scoring a single goal.

Conversely, Iraq had a forgettable start, suffering a 1-4 defeat to Norway in their first World Cup match since 1986. However, the West Asian team still showed positive signs, particularly their 1-1 draw against Spain in a pre-tournament friendly.

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Iraq has never faced France in history. Despite being considered the underdog, they have a decent record against European teams, winning 2 of their last 4 encounters with representatives from the Old Continent.

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