Mbappe chases Messi record as France overcome two-hour storm delay

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleKylian Mbappe scored two goals as France defeated Iraq 3-0 in a World Cup match, securing their place in the last 32. Mbappe's dominant performance in Philadelphia was seen as a statement to rival Lionel Messi's impressive start to the tournament. The match, which marked Mbappe's 100th appearance for France, experienced a two-hour delay at half-time due to a thunderstorm. Despite the challenging weather conditions, Mbappe remained a constant threat, showcasing his skill and contributing significantly to France's ruthless victory. His brace brought his total World Cup goal tally to 16, reinforcing his status as one of the tournament's greatest players and vital to France's aspirations. In fullKylian Mbappe makes a statement as France overcome two-hour storm delay to beat Iraq at World CupThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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