France defeated Iraq in a World Cup qualifying match held in challenging weather conditions in Philadelphia. Kylian Mbappé scored two goals, bringing his international total to 16 and equalling Miroslav Klose’s record for France. Ousmane Dembélé also contributed with a goal for the French side. The victory sets up a crucial final Group I match against Norway to determine qualification. Didier Deschamps’ team demonstrated adaptability in the face of the extreme conditions during the game. This win strengthens France’s position in the qualifying campaign and increases their chances of progressing to the next stage of the competition.