France Secures Knockout Stage Berth in FIFA World Cup 2026 After Defeating Iraq 3-0

KATHMANDU. France has secured a place in the final 32 by defeating Iraq 3-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group 'I' match.

In the match held at Philadelphia Stadium, captain Kylian Mbappe scored two goals and Ousmane Dembele scored one for France's victory. Mbappe gave France the lead in the 14th minute with a spectacular goal from Michael Olise's pass. In the first half, which ended 1-0, he added his second goal in the 54th minute. Then, in the 66th minute, Dembele scored from another pass by Olise, ensuring France's victory.