France secured their advancement to the World Cup 2026 knockout stages with a 3-0 win against Iraq in Philadelphia. Kylian Mbappé led the French attack, scoring two goals, while Ousmane Dembélé contributed another. The match was significantly disrupted by severe thunderstorms, leading to a lengthy delay of two hours and 12 minutes. Spectators were evacuated from the stadium as the pitch became waterlogged due to the heavy rainfall. Despite the challenging weather conditions, France demonstrated dominance and confirmed their position in the next round. The game resumed after the storm passed, allowing France to complete their victory.