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Kylian Mbappé scores 2 goals to lead France to 3-0 win over Iraq and into World Cup knockout stage
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· June 23, 2026
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Key takeaway This brings his total career World Cup goals to 16, tying him for second place.
France has advanced to the World Cup knockout stage with a 3-0 win over Iraq. The team's victory was led by Kylian Mbappé, who scored two goals in the match. This brings his total career World Cup goals to 16, tying him for second place.
The match was also notable for being the first in the tournament to be delayed by rain. Despite this interruption, France was able to secure a decisive win. Another key player in the match was Ousmane Dembélé, who also scored a goal for France.
Further details about the match are available from KSAT 12, including more information about the team's performance and the impact of the rain delay.
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Category: local Published: June 23, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News Reading time: 1 min
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