Kylian Mbappé equals Klose's World Cup goal record as France beats Iraq

Kylian Mbappé scored twice in France's 3‑0 victory over Iraq at the World Cup, bringing his tournament tally to 16 goals in 16 matches and matching Miroslav Klose's all‑time record. The match in Philadelphia was postponed for two hours after a severe thunderstorm triggered lightning safety protocols. Lionel Messi had earlier increased his own World Cup total to 18 goals in Argentina's win over Austria. Mbappé downplayed any personal rivalry with the Argentine star, saying, “Não existe nenhuma disputa. O Leo sempre marcou gols… Não fico olhando para o que ele faz, porque senão vou ter que fazer ainda mais,” and stressed that his focus remains on the team's performance. France's next group fixture is against Norway, which will determine the leader of Group I.