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Kylian Mbappé scores 2 goals to lead France to 3-0 win over Iraq and into World Cup knockout stage
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk Dan Gelston, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 23, 2026
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Key takeaway This win brings Mbappé's total career World Cup goals to 16, tying him for second place.
France has advanced to the World Cup knockout stage after defeating Iraq 3-0. The team's victory was led by Kylian Mbappé, who scored two goals in the match. This win brings Mbappé's total career World Cup goals to 16, tying him for second place.
Another key player, Ousmane Dembélé, also scored for France, contributing to the team's success. Further details about the match, including the circumstances surrounding the game, are available from KPRC 2 and Click2Houston. The match was notable for being the first in the tournament to be affected by a rain delay.
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Category: local Published: June 23, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? France has advanced to the World Cup knockout stage after defeating Iraq 3-0. The team's victory was led by Kylian Mbappé, who scored two goals in the match. This win brings Mbappé's total career…
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