France secured a 3-0 victory over Iraq in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup group stage. The game, held on Monday, was notably the first of the tournament to experience a delay, attributed to adverse weather conditions. Despite the interruption, France demonstrated strong performance, achieving a decisive win against their opponent. Details regarding the specific impact of the weather delay were not immediately available. This result marks France’s successful start to their campaign in the 2026 World Cup. The match took place as part of the second group-stage encounter for both teams. Further coverage of the tournament and individual match details will continue as the competition progresses.