{"id":17180,"date":"2026-06-23T09:07:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T06:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/?p=17180"},"modified":"2026-06-23T09:43:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T06:43:05","slug":"france-crush-iraq-3-0-as-mbappe-shines-again-in-fifa-world-cup-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/football-news\/france-crush-iraq-3-0-as-mbappe-shines-again-in-fifa-world-cup-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"France Crush Iraq 3-0 as Mbapp\u00e9 Shines Again in FIFA World Cup 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 delivered another world-class performance as the France national football team stormed into the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 with a dominant 3-0 victory over the Iraq national football team in a dramatic, weather-disrupted Group I clash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The French giants showed their class from start to finish, overcoming heavy rain and a two-hour thunderstorm delay to secure qualification in style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mbapp\u00e9 Continues World Cup Greatness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

France entered the match as overwhelming favorites, and it took just 14 minutes for Mbapp\u00e9 to remind the world why he remains one of football\u2019s deadliest forwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Real Madrid CF superstar latched onto a clever pass from Michael Olise before unleashing a thunderous strike past Iraqi goalkeeper Ahmed Basil into the top corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Kenyan football fans following the World Cup action closely, Mbapp\u00e9\u2019s consistency is becoming impossible to ignore. His sharp movement, pace, and finishing have made him one of the hottest players of the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this goal, Mbapp\u00e9 kept pace in the Golden Boot race while also continuing to build his World Cup legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Iraq Holds Firm Before Storm Hits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Despite the early goal, Iraq showed impressive discipline and organization. Their defensive setup frustrated France for long spells in the first half, preventing the expected flood of goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mbapp\u00e9 nearly doubled his tally with an ambitious long-range effort from nearly halfway, but it sailed harmlessly over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just before halftime, weather conditions worsened dramatically as a heavy thunderstorm forced officials to delay the second half by nearly two hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rain brought a pause to the game, but not to France\u2019s momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Costly Iraqi Error Hands France Control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When play resumed, Iraq gifted France a golden opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A poor square pass from Ahmed Qasem towards his goalkeeper was intercepted by Ousmane Demb\u00e9l\u00e9, who unselfishly squared for Mbapp\u00e9 to tap home his second.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was a painful mistake for Iraq and a reminder of how costly errors can be at the highest level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Kenyan fans who love tactical football analysis, this moment perfectly highlighted the importance of concentration in tournament football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Demb\u00e9l\u00e9 Finally Gets His Moment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

France kept pushing for more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Olise came close again, striking the bar with a beautiful chipped effort, but the third goal eventually arrived through Demb\u00e9l\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After 19 appearances in major international tournaments, Demb\u00e9l\u00e9 finally scored his first goal on the big stage. The winger finished brilliantly from a tight angle after another impressive assist from Olise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The goal capped off a complete French performance and further underlined their title ambitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What This Means for Group I<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

France now advances to the knockout stages with confidence and momentum. Their attacking firepower looks frightening, with Mbapp\u00e9 already in devastating form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Iraq, the situation is now clear\u2014they must defeat the Senegal national football team in their final group game to keep their World Cup dream alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will be a must-watch clash for football fans across Kenya and Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"France
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Final Verdict<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

France sent a clear warning to the rest of the world\u2014they are serious contenders for the trophy. With Mbapp\u00e9 in unstoppable form and players like Demb\u00e9l\u00e9 and Olise stepping up, Les Bleus are building momentum at the perfect time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Iraq, it\u2019s now or never.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And for Kenyan fans, the World Cup drama is only getting better.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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