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Mbappe Scores Twice as France Overcomes Lightning Delay in World Cup Win
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First reported by Ynet · Jun 22, 2026
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France beat Iraq 3-0 in the 2026 World Cup group stage after a two-hour lightning delay. Kylian Mbappe scored twice to reach 16 World Cup goals, while Lionel Messi set the all-time tournament scoring record with 18.
- 01France beat Iraq 3-0 in the 2026 World Cup group stage.
- 02A lightning storm stopped the match for about two hours.
- 03Mbappe scored twice and reached 16 World Cup goals.
- 04He is now two goals behind the tournament's all-time record.
- 05Messi overtook Miroslav Klose with 18 World Cup goals.
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