
France Crushes Iraq 3-0 in Rain‑Soaked World Cup Clash
A thunderstorm delay tested both teams, but France emerged victorious with a 3‑0 result, featuring Mbappe's record‑tying goals and a glimpse of Messi's all‑time scoring milestone.
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A thunderstorm delay tested both teams, but France emerged victorious with a 3‑0 result, featuring Mbappe's record‑tying goals and a glimpse of Messi's all‑time scoring milestone.

A thunderstorm that halted play for nearly two hours gave way to a dramatic finish as France edged Iraq 3‑0, with Mbappe moving to within one goal of Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race.

Three positional swaps aim to sharpen France's attack as they seek a decisive victory against Iraq.

Three tactical swaps bring fresh faces into France's attack for the decisive World Cup encounter, while Mbappé aims to close the gap on Lionel Messi's all‑time scoring mark.

France coach Didier Deschamps reshapes his lineup for the crucial World Cup clash against Iraq, introducing fresh faces while Kylian Mbappe aims to match Lionel Messi's goal milestone.

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Kylian Mbappé scored twice, including a late strike, to lead France to a 3‑1 victory over Senegal, marking his 58th international goal and moving him level with Gerd Müller on the all‑time World Cup scoring chart.

Kylian Mbappe's two goals led France to a dominant 3-1 victory over Senegal, marking his ascent as the nation's all-time World Cup scorer.

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