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France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe reacts during the 2026 World Cup Group I football match between France and Iraq.

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France ease past Iraq to seal World Cup last-32 berth

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France secured a place in the World Cup knockout phase with a game to spare as Kylian Mbappe marked his 100th international appearance with two goals in a 3-0 victory over Iraq in Philadelphia on Monday.

Ousmane Dembele also found the net for the two-time world champions as Didier Deschamps' men made it back-to-back wins in Group I after a game which was delayed for two hours at half-time due to the threat of thunderstorms.