Mbappe scores twice as France storm into World Cup knockouts with 3-0 win over Iraq

PHILADELPHIA: (Jun 23) Kylian Mbappe scored twice to move into a tie for second in career World Cup goals with 16, as France played through the tournament’s first rain delay to beat Iraq 3-0 on Monday and advance to the knockout stage.

Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele also scored for Les Bleus, giving fans who stuck out a rainy night in Philadelphia a reason to cut loose.

Mbappe scored in the 14th and 54th minutes to cap a momentous and soggy 100th international appearance for one of the best players in the world.