France advances to round of 32 after defeating Iraq in Philadelphia

France secured a 3-0 victory against Iraq in a Group 9 World Cup match held in Philadelphia. Kylian Mbappé scored two goals, reaching a total of 16 career World Cup goals and equaling Miroslav Klose's record. Ousmane Dembélé added the third goal for France. The match was significantly delayed for over two hours due to severe weather conditions, which required the evacuation of the stadium. Following the restart, France dominated the second half, with Michael Olise contributing two assists. This victory ensures France's qualification for the round of 32. Meanwhile, Norway also advanced from Group 9 after defeating Senegal 3-2 in New Jersey.