Philadelphia: France's match against Iraq in the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage faced an unexpected delay due to a severe storm, but the French team ultimately secured a 3-0 victory. The game, held at Philadelphia Stadium, was part of matchday 2 for Group I.
According to Thai News Agency, the game witnessed a compelling first half when Kylian Mbapp© scored the opening goal in the 24th minute, putting France ahead. However, the match was interrupted during halftime due to a heavy rainstorm accompanied by lightning, causing a delay of over two hours.
Once the match resumed, France continued their dominance in the second half. Kylian Mbapp© scored again in the 54th minute, further solidifying France's lead. Ousmane Demb©l© added a third goal in the 66th minute, sealing the 3-0 victory for the French team.
The win places France at the top of Group I with a perfect 6 points from two matches. Iraq, in contrast, has faced defeat in both of their games so far.