France 3-0 Iraq — World Cup

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A violent lightning storm stretched this match to nearly four hours, but it still could not stop Kylian Mbappé.

France beat Iraq 3-0 in Philadelphia to reach the Round of 32, surviving a historic 131-minute weather delay.

celebrated his 100th cap by scoring twice. He opened the scoring early from a pass. Then, severe thunderstorms hit. A massive lightning delay stopped the game at halftime for over two hours. When play resumed, Mbappé struck again in the 54th minute. This second goal broke the record for the most multi-goal matches in World Cup history. added a third goal in the 66th minute. Iraq fought hard but could not handle France's .

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The halftime lightning delay lasted 131 minutes, making this four-hour marathon the longest match in World Cup history.
Mbappé's brace was his sixth multi-goal game in World Cup history, breaking the all-time record.
Mbappé also reached his 100th cap for France, tying Germany's Miroslav Klose with 16 career World Cup goals.
Reigning Ballon d'Or winner scored his first-ever career World Cup goal in the 66th minute.