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Kylian Mbappé scores 2 goals to lead France to 3-0 win over Iraq and into World Cup knockout stage
By Dan Gelston, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 23, 2026
· 4 min read
Neither rain, nor lightning, nor a swampy field — and certainly not overmatched Iraq — could stop Kylian Mbappé.Yeah, it got a bit messy on the pitch.Weather aside, this game — as so many do for France — belonged to Mbappé as he tries to keep pace on the World Cup career goals list with new recor...
Key takeaway Mbappé scored twice to move into a tie for second in World Cup goals with 16, and France played through the tournament's first rain delay to beat Iraq 3-0 on Monday and advance to the knockout stage.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
For San Antonio soccer fans, Kylian Mbappé's impressive performance in France's 3-0 win over Iraq is a reminder that the beautiful game can thrive even in challenging conditions. As Alamo Heights residents watch the World Cup from afar, they may appreciate the determination and skill displayed by Mbappé and his teammates. The fact that the match was played in Philadelphia, with its notoriously unpredictable weather, adds a layer of relatability for local fans who are accustomed to dealing with their own share of Texas thunderstorms. As the World Cup progresses, San Antonio fans will be keeping a close eye on Mbappé and the rest of the French team, cheering them on as they compete in the knockout stage. With their own local soccer scene thriving, fans in Alamo Heights will be eager to see how the tournament unfolds and which teams will emerge victorious.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Neither rain, nor lightning, nor a swampy field — and certainly not overmatched Iraq — could stop Kylian Mbappé.Yeah, it got a bit messy on the pitch.Weather aside, this game — as so many do for France — belonged to Mbappé as he tries to keep pace on the World Cup career goals list with new recor...
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