Kylian Mbappe makes a statement as France overcome two-hour storm delay to beat Iraq at World Cup (opens original article in a new tab)

Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France overcame a storm delay to defeat Iraq in the World Cup, showcasing his continued excellence on the global stage.

• Kylian Mbappe scored two goals to help France beat Iraq in a World Cup match delayed by a storm.
• Mbappe's performance highlighted his status as one of the top players, with 16 World Cup goals, second only to Lionel Messi.
• The match was delayed for two hours due to a thunderstorm, but France maintained their dominance throughout.