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Mbappe scores twice as France beat Iraq 3-0 in storm-delayed World Cup match

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  • Kylian Mbappe scored twice, reaching 100 caps and 16 World Cup goals, as France defeated Iraq 3-0 in a match delayed by a severe storm.
  • The victory secured France's progression to the knockout stage, while Iraq faces early elimination after two losses.
  • The game, held in Philadelphia, experienced a two-hour delay due to weather, with strict U.S. protocols halting play during storms.

Kylian Mbappe celebrated his 100th appearance for France by scoring two goals in a 3-0 victory over Iraq in the World Cup. The match, however, was significantly delayed by a severe storm in Philadelphia, pushing the second half back by over two hours.

This will be Dr Pezeshkian’s second visit to Pakistan in his capacity as president of Iran.

— Foreign OfficeThe Foreign Office stated the significance of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's visit to Pakistan.

Mbappe opened the scoring in the 14th minute and added another in the second half. Ousmane Dembele scored the third goal for the tournament favorites. With these goals, Mbappe has now scored 16 World Cup goals, placing him in contention with other top scorers like Lionel Messi and Miroslav Klose.

The win guarantees France's advancement to the next round of the tournament. For Iraq, this defeat, following an earlier loss to Norway, means they are likely to be eliminated early. France will next face Norway, while Iraq's World Cup journey appears to be nearing its end.

This will be Dr Pezeshkian’s second visit to Pakistan in his capacity as president of Iran.

— Foreign OfficeThe Foreign Office stated the significance of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's visit to Pakistan.

The game itself was disrupted by a significant storm, leading to a lengthy delay. Strict protocols in the United States require matches to be halted if a storm is detected in the vicinity, impacting the flow of the game and forcing spectators to seek shelter.

The forthcoming visit reflects the shared commitment of Pakistan and Iran to further deepen their historic and cultural ties and underscores their common aspiration for peace, stability, and sustainable progress in the region.

— Foreign OfficeThe Foreign Office highlighted the mutual goals of Pakistan and Iran during President Pezeshkian's visit.
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