France defeats Iraq 1-0 after two‑hour delay in World Cup 2026 group match

France beat Iraq 1‑0 in their Group I encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The only goal came from Kylian Mbappé, who scored with a left‑foot strike after a pass from Ryan Cherki.

The match was halted for about two hours because of a thunderstorm and heavy rain, after which play resumed and the solitary goal secured the three points for France.