France’s Kylian Mbappé scored two goals against Iraq in a match that was interrupted for two hours due to an unusual lightning storm. Despite the delay, Mbappé successfully added to his World Cup tally, bringing his total to 16 goals. This performance places him just two goals shy of the all-time World Cup record currently held by Lionel Messi. The game resumed after the weather conditions improved, allowing Mbappé to continue his pursuit of the historic milestone. The match highlights Mbappé’s resilience and scoring ability even under challenging circumstances. This brings him closer to potentially surpassing Messi’s longstanding record in future World Cup appearances.